NHTSA | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Our mission is to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce economic costs due to road traffic crashes, through education, research, safety standards, and enforcement.
Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA
A recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle, equipment, car seat, or tire creates an unreasonable safety risk or fails to meet minimum safety standards. Most decisions to conduct a recall and remedy a safety defect are made voluntarily by manufacturers prior to any involvement by NHTSA.
Road Safety - NHTSA
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation
Data - NHTSA
NHTSA's National Center for Statistics and Analysis has been responsible for providing a wide range of analytical and statistical support to the highway safety community.
About NHTSA | NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is responsible for keeping people safe on America’s roadways. Through enforcing vehicle performance standards and partnerships with state and local governments, NHTSA reduces deaths, injuries and economic losses from motor vehicle crashes.
Contact Us - NHTSA
You can also obtain information about air bags, highway safety, and the proper use of car seats. We have English- and Spanish-speaking staff members available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. ET. Email our Vehicle Safety Hotline; Call us toll-free at 888-327-4236; Hearing Impaired (TTY): 888-275-9171; Call USDOT
Car Safety Ratings | Vehicles, Car Seats, Tires | NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) created the 5-Star Safety Ratings program to provide consumers with information about the crash protection and rollover safety of new vehicles beyond what is required by federal law.
NHTSA Statutes, Regulations, Authorities & FMVSS | NHTSA
NHTSA issues Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, administers statutory authority, and sets vehicle safety and highway safety regulations.
NHTSA Proposes Pedestrian Head Protection Standard | NHTSA
Sep 9, 2024 · The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is advancing pedestrian safety by proposing a new rule to reduce fatalities and serious injuries among pedestrians struck by vehicles. The proposed rule would establish a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard requiring new passenger vehicles be designed to reduce the risk of serious-to ...
Risky Driving - NHTSA
Safety is NHTSA’s number one priority. Our mission is to reduce the number of deaths and injuries by educating drivers. Read More about Drunk Driving Drug-Impaired Driving. Many types of drugs and medication, both legal and illegal, can impair your ability to drive safely.