Roadway environment, vehicle type, and design, weather, and road user behavior contribute to pedestrian crashes. Learn more about how you can help with pedestrian safety.
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Pedestrian Safety / Countermeasures That Work — National
Source: US Department of TransportationBicycle Safety / Countermeasures That Work — National
Source: US Department of TransportationBicyclists are not safeguarded by occupant protection measures found in passenger vehicles and face comparatively high exposure to injury risk in crashes on the roadways. Learn more about bicycle safety with NHTSA Countermeasures.
Highway Safety Improvement Program Special Rules — National
Source: US Department of TransportationThe Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (Pub. L. 117-58, also known as the "Bipartisan Infrastructure Law" (BIL)), was signed into law on November 15, 2021. Among other things, the BIL established a new Special Rule under the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) under section 148 of title 23 of the United States Code (U.S.C.) for vulnerable road user (VRU) safety and continued the two existing special rules for High-Risk Rural Roads (HRRR) and Older Drivers and Pedestrians without change. The VRU Special Rule is part of a larger focus on non-motorist safety that includes a new requirement for States to complete VRU safety assessments (23 U.S.C. 148(l)).
Office of Crash Avoidance Research Technical Publications — National
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA provides links to crash avoidance research documents.
NHTSA’s Aging Gracefully Driving Safely Assessment — National
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA has created a guide filled with information on how seniors can drive safely.
Driving in Winter Weather — National
Source: US Department of TransportationHelpful driving tips for older road users about how to prepare for driving in the winter months. Whether it's snow, sleet, or ice, winter weather can cause extremely dangerous road conditions.
Stepping Out as an Older Adult - Be Healthy, Walk Safely — National
Source: US Department of TransportationWhether you are stepping out to exercise, run errands, or both, make sure you maintain your safety while enjoying the health benefits of walking.
Adapted Vehicles — National
Source: US Department of TransportationOlder Adults can often drive safely by making modifications or adding adaptive equipment to their vehicles to meet their specific needs.
Prevent Illegal School Bus Passing Awareness Campaign — National
Source: US Department of TransportationNearly every day, million of children across the United state line up to ride the bus. The school bus is one of the safest modes of transportation, but illegal school bus passing poses a threat to children.
Traffic Safety Marketing- NHTSA — National
Source: US Department of TransportationThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration communication resource for states, partner organizations, and highway safety professionals.