Surviving a serious traffic crash can depend on care delivered before reaching the hospital. A National League of Cities article explores how communities are adopting
Long-distance road trips can take a significant toll on the human body, creating challenges that extend beyond the familiar concerns of traffic congestion and vehicle
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is implementing a significant change to how passenger cars and light trucks are classified under federal fuel economy
Sober drivers still face substantially greater danger after dark, according to Waymo research featured in CleanTechnica. Across the 50 most populous U.S. urban areas, researchers
Researchers writing in Scientific Reports propose a new approach to roadway safety that treats traffic risk as something that can be actively managed before a
New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety suggests that speeding has become increasingly normalized among American motorists, even as most drivers acknowledge that
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is exploring new technologies and enforcement strategies to improve the identification of dangerous drivers, particularly those impaired by drugs
The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute’s landmark 100-Car Naturalistic Driving Study transformed researchers’ understanding of what actually causes crashes by observing drivers in real-world conditions instead
A new study published in The Lancet Public Health found that global rates of road traffic injuries and fatalities have declined by more than 30
The Rails to Trails Conservancy article examines how dedicated trails and protected bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure can significantly improve safety for people walking and bicycling
The latest Dangerous by Design 2026 report from Smart Growth America finds that pedestrian fatalities in the United States increased by 72 percent between 2009
Study Links Aggressive Car Advertising to Rising Speed-Related Crashes A new study highlighted by Streetsblog USA found that modern vehicle advertising increasingly emphasizes speed, power,
A recent study highlighted by Road & Track reveals a troubling overlap between two of the most dangerous driving behaviors on American roads: speeding and
A recent article from Government Technology highlights how wearable technology is gaining traction as a proactive safety solution for highway work zones, one of the
A recent USA Today feature highlights a growing push for drivers to adopt back-in (reverse) parking rather than pulling forward into spaces. Safety experts argue
Traffic fatalities in the United States declined in 2025 to their lowest level since 2019, according to preliminary data reported by Reuters. The drop reflects
The Department of Transportation’s investigation spotlights growing concerns over so-called “CDL mills” — commercial driver training schools accused of cutting corners to push students through
Federal lawmakers are locked in a policy battle over the implementation of a long-promised mandate requiring advanced drunk-driving prevention systems in new vehicles. A 2021
The 2024 Traffic Safety Culture Index from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals a striking gap between what American drivers know about road risks
A growing number of states are responding to worsening aggressive and reckless driving behavior, exemplified by speeding, erratic lane changes, and dangerous maneuvers that endanger
Washington state legislators are again advancing efforts to reduce the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) threshold for drivers from the current 0.08% to 0.05%, a
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) unveiled the culmination of a multi-year research initiative aimed at modernizing the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)
A new 2026 Roadmap to Safety report from the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety found that most U.S. states are falling short in enacting
The study provides a sophisticated and much-needed analysis of driver visual behavior in one of the most safety-critical environments on any highway system: the entrance-to-merge
The article provides a compelling and timely examination of the growing safety crisis surrounding e-bikes in California and other states witnessing similar trends. By chronicling
The article explores the policy challenges and opportunities associated with the integration of Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs) into existing transportation systems. It emphasizes that
Researchers from Minnesota studied more than 2,800 driver–pedestrian interactions at roundabouts, supplemented by staged crossings (50 pedestrian, 50 bicycle), to compare how often drivers yield
In Texas, transportation engineers are increasingly leveraging psychological design principles to nudge drivers toward safer behavior. TxDOT Traffic Safety Division staff explain that small but
Since COVID-19, New York has seen a decline in traffic enforcement and worsening traffic safety outcomes, prompting concern from officials at the New York DMV.
This article investigates how community vulnerability influences motor vehicle crash (MVC) fatality rates across urban, suburban, and rural areas. Using county-level Social Vulnerability Index (SVI)
During a recent Senate hearing, Jonathan Morrison, President Trump’s nominee to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), pledged to significantly intensify public awareness
In a recent road safety study reported by Forbes, several countries, including Canada, have surpassed the United States in overall road safety rankings. The study
Behind every traffic law is a careful balance between safety, civil liberties, and practicality. In the United States, the traffic safety industry is heavily influenced
While technology drives major changes in traffic management, education and community engagement remain foundational pillars of the traffic safety industry. Programs aimed at young drivers,
In recent years, the traffic safety industry has undergone a technological renaissance. What was once reliant on signage and human enforcement is now increasingly supported
