• “Vision Zero” Program Drives NYC Traffic Fatalities To All-Time Low

  May 13, 2016 By: Russell Maas

  A New York plan to eliminate traffic-related fatalities has resulted in a record reduction last year, spurring plans to expand the program.

• Traffic Deaths Increased 9.3% During First Nine Months of 2015: NHTSA

  February 11, 2016 By: Russell Maas

  Federal regulators report a sharp jump in traffic fatalities in 2015 before a series of summits on unsafe driving behavior.

• Avoidable Injuries Contribute to Lower Life Expectancy in U.S.: Study

  February 10, 2016 By: Martha Garcia

  Firearms, drug poisonings, and auto accidents cause enough preventable injuries in the U.S. to give its citizens a lower life expectancy than other modern nations, researchers say.

• “Proactive Safety Culture” Urged by NHTSA for Auto Industry to Reduce Accident Injury Risk

  January 13, 2016 By: Russell Maas

  The NHTSA is preparing to make historic announcements to push a proactive safety culture in the auto industry that would move forward new vehicle safety technologies as standard features.

• Chrysler Crash Injury Reporting Failures Result in Additional $70M Fine

  December 11, 2015 By: Russell Maas

  Fiat Chrysler has been ordered to pay the government another $70 million for repeated failures to report crash injuries and deaths in accordance with federal reporting laws.

• Teen Driving Deaths Down, Despite Texting Fears

  April 09, 2015 By: Martha Garcia

  Teen driving deaths are down due to a number of different factors, according to the CDC.

• Distracted Driving Risks Targeted This Month by NHTSA Campaign

  April 07, 2015 By: Russell Maas

  Federal regulators are focusing law enforcement efforts on texting while driving this month.

• Takata Airbag Repairs Lagging, As Recalled Vehicles Remain on US Roads

  January 28, 2015 By: Russell Maas

  Millions of unrepaired vehicles are on U.S. roads with defective Takata airbags and other mechanical problems that could cause injuries, accidents and death, according to reports.

• Automatic Braking Systems Added to NHTSA Recommended Safety Technologies

  January 23, 2015 By: Russell Maas

  The NHTSA has added automatic braking systems to its list of advanced recommended safety features, hoping to spur their use and the development of new safety technology.

• Honda Gets Fined $70M By NHTSA For Unreported Deaths

  January 09, 2015 By: Irvin Jackson

  Federal regulators have fined Honda $70 million for failing to report injuries, deaths, and warranty claims associated with its vehicles.