NEW: Early estimates of traffic fatalities for the first half of 2024 are projecting a decline in nearly all subcategories, including pedestrian and speeding-related crashes. More: https://lnkd.in/esMBXs3u
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA
Public Safety
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Helping you drive, ride, and walk safely.
About us
Our mission is to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce economic costs due to road traffic crashes through education, research, safety standards, and enforcement activity. We are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of excellence in motor vehicle and highway safety. NHTSA strives to exceed the expectations of the American traveling public through its core values of Integrity, Service and Leadership. NHTSA is committed to providing the most accurate and complete information available to the American traveling public, in a helpful and courteous fashion. In all of our activities, we will strive to meet or beat our established deadlines for providing customer service.
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https://www.nhtsa.gov/
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- Public Safety
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- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
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- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1970
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Washington, District of Columbia 20590, US
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Updates
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For Release: NHTSA Finalizes Significant Updates to 5-Star Safety Ratings Program | Key changes will advance safety for vehicle occupants and pedestrians and help consumers make informed decisions on new vehicle purchases. More: https://lnkd.in/eybEVMA4
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We're announcing a consent order with Ford for failing to comply with federal recall requirements. The order includes a civil penalty of $165 million, the second-largest civil penalty in NHTSA’s history. More: https://lnkd.in/eRNkr-i7
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NHTSA's virtual Safety Research Portfolio Public Meeting begins today at 10:30 a.m. ET. Our Vehicle Safety Research and Behavioral Safety Research offices will share information on activities within our research programs. Register now to watch: https://lnkd.in/es8Kr8My
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NHTSA is announcing its list of model year 2025 vehicles for testing under the New Car Assessment Program. Details here: https://lnkd.in/gyHhc5rM
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A variety of occupations with one crucial role — saving lives. Get more information at NHTSA.gov/careers
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❗ CONSUMER ALERT ❗ Chrysler is issuing a recall for more than 154,000 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid electric vehicles due to a fire risk while parked or driven. More: https://lnkd.in/eQv62J4V
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NHTSA is announcing a consent order with Cruise after several incomplete reports by the company under our Standing General Order for crashes involving automated driving systems, including a failure to disclose a 2023 crash involving a pedestrian. More: https://lnkd.in/e86Z3Haz
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We're #hiring a new Transportation Student Trainee (GS-5 to GS-9) in Washington DC-Baltimore Area. Apply today or share this post with your network.