NHTSA News Updates

Government, Safety

Report: Nearly 39,000 Lives Lost in Traffic Crashes in 2020

A new report on 2020 crash data shows that despite fewer miles traveled during the first year of the pandemic, 38,824 lives were lost in overall traffic crashes. That's a 6.8% increase and the highest number since 2007, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

March 3, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Tesla Braking Issue Spurs Second NHTSA Probe Related to Autopilot

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating complaints of Tesla Inc. cars with Autopilot driver assist that suddenly brake at high speeds, the latest in a string of confrontations between the company and safety regulators.

February 17, 2022
Government, Safety

Senate Panel Approves NHTSA Nominee Steven Cliff

President Joe Biden鈥檚 nominee to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was easily approved by a U.S. Senate committee on Feb. 2.

February 2, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

NHTSA: Highway Safety Programs Receive $260 Million in Grants

Federal programs aimed at improving safety along the country鈥檚 highways will receive a boost in funding, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently indicated.

December 21, 2021
Government, Safety

Estimated Roadway Fatalities Up 18.4% for First Half of 2021

An estimated 20,160 people died in motor vehicle crashes on U.S. roadways in the first half of 2021, up 18.4% over 2020, according to an 鈥渆arly estimates鈥 report released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

October 29, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Tesla Concerned About NHTSA鈥檚 Safety Pick

Elon Musk and thousands of Tesla Inc.鈥檚 die-hard fans and customers are in an uproar about NHTSA鈥檚 new pick as its senior safety adviser.

October 21, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

NHTSA Deputy Steven Cliff to Be Nominated as Administrator

A former California pollution regulator is being nominated to run the nation鈥檚 highway safety agency.

October 20, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Tesla Probe Leads NHTSA to Request Documents From 12 Carmakers

The top U.S. auto safety regulator sent letters to 12 automakers as part of its investigation into Tesla Inc.鈥檚 Autopilot system and a dozen collisions at crash scenes involving first-responder vehicles.

September 14, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

Traffic Deaths Rise in Q1 Despite Decline in Miles Traveled

Risky driving behaviors that have become more prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic were the primary contributor to a 10.5% increase in total fatalities during the first quarter of 2021, despite fewer vehicle miles traveled, according to an 鈥渆arly estimates鈥 report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

September 7, 2021
Technology, Equipment, Safety

NHTSA Solicits Input Ahead of Information Collection

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is accepting public comments on the agency鈥檚 intention to request approval for an information collection regarding event data recorders.

August 30, 2021