ICYMI: We released early estimates of traffic fatalities for the first half of 2024 — a decline of 3 percent compared to the same period in 2023 and the ninth straight quarter of declines. More: https://lnkd.in/eB6c7Bae
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA
Public Safety
Washington, District of Columbia 17,298 followers
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/
External link for National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA
- Industry
- Public Safety
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1970
Locations
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Primary
1200 New Jersey Ave SE
Washington, District of Columbia 20590, US
Employees at National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA
Updates
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We kicked off our Labor Day Drive Sober High Visibility Enforcement campaign in DC today. Deputy Administrator Sophie Shulman and representatives from DC Fire And EMS, Colorado State Patrol, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Jerry Ferrara and others shared reminders that impaired driving is a dangerous, deadly choice. More: https://lnkd.in/eny4ufiZ
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HAPPENING TODAY: Join us as we kick off our Labor Day Drive Sober High Visibility Enforcement campaign at 11 a.m. ET. Deputy Administrator Sophie Shulman will be joined by DC Fire and EMS, Colorado State Patrol, actor Jerry Ferrara and others. Register: https://lnkd.in/gSGNEDBu
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HAPPENING SOON: Join us for a live event on Thursday at 11 a.m. ET as we kick off our Labor Day Drive Sober High Visibility Enforcement campaign at the Washington, DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services Training Academy. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gSGNEDBu
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Time for Back to School 🚌🚸 Let's start the new school year off right! ✔️ Share these key tips to help keep kids safe. ❤️ More: https://lnkd.in/enh99CSS
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Join us for a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 27 as U.S. Department of Transportation and NHTSA share information on activities regarding electric vehicle lithium-ion battery safety in a post-incident scenario with a focus on mitigation of stranded energy risk, EMS fire response, damaged EV battery transport and lessons learned. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eKzQZQAt
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❗URGENT❗Ford and Mazda are issuing “Do Not Drive” warnings for more than 457,000 vehicles equipped with recalled, unrepaired Takata air bags. More: https://lnkd.in/eJKfnnzc
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We're #hiring a new General Engineer - DIRECT HIRE in Washington, District of Columbia. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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❗ CONSUMER ALERT ❗ We're reminding drivers to safeguard their vehicles after more than 1 million vehicles were stolen in 2023 — a 25% increase in vehicle thefts over the previous few years. Tips to protect against vehicle theft: https://lnkd.in/eCNDAqvT