Federal road safety in todays news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on federal road safety in the United States:

  1. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Releases 2020 Traffic Fatalities Report: According to NHTSA, there were 36,560 fatalities in motor vehicle crashes in the United States in 2020, a 2.4% increase from 2019. (Source: NHTSA, January 2022)
  2. Federal Funding for Road Safety Programs: The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced plans to allocate $1.5 billion in federal funding for road safety programs, including initiatives to improve infrastructure, enhance vehicle safety, and promote safe driving behaviors. (Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, February 2022)
  3. New Federal Rule Requires Rear Seat Belts on School Buses: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a final rule requiring school buses to be equipped with three-point seat belts in the rear seats, effective July 2022. (Source: FMCSA, January 2022)
  4. Federal Study Finds Drowsy Driving a Leading Cause of Fatal Crashes: A study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that drowsy driving was a contributing factor in 9.4% of fatal crashes in the United States in 2019, resulting in 795 deaths. (Source: NHTSA, December 2021)
  5. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Launches New Road Safety Data Platform: The FHWA has launched a new data platform, the Road Safety Data Hub, which provides access to a wide range of road safety data, including crash data, traffic volume data, and safety performance metrics. (Source: FHWA, January 2022)
  6. Federal Funding for Autonomous Vehicle Research: The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced plans to allocate $100 million in federal funding for research and development of autonomous vehicle technology, with a focus on improving road safety and reducing traffic fatalities. (Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, February 2022)
  7. New Federal Rule Requires Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) for Commercial Vehicles: The FMCSA has issued a final rule requiring commercial motor vehicle operators to use electronic logging devices (ELDs) to track their hours of service, effective June 2022. (Source: FMCSA, December 2021)
  8. Federal Study Finds Seat Belts Save Lives: A study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that seat belts saved an estimated 14,955 lives in the United States in 2019, and that the use of seat belts has been shown to reduce the risk of fatal injury by up to 45%. (Source: NHTSA, December 2021)

These are just a few examples of recent news articles and updates on federal road safety in the United States. If you're interested in staying up-to-date on the latest developments, I recommend following reputable sources such as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).