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Office of Crash Avoidance Research Technical Publications — National
Source: US Department of TransportationSafety on Maryland Roads — Maryland
Source: US Department of TransportationCrashes are no accident. Last year, more than 500 lives were lost on our roadways and thousands of others were injured. The only acceptable number is zero. MDOT MVA’s Highway Safety Office is working to change behaviors that lead to careless and irresponsible driving. You can help by always buckling up, never driving impaired, and always keeping your eyes on the road.
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Data Visualization - Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) — National
Source: US Department of TransportationThis portal presents interactive visualizations that focus on several highway safety topics of interest. These visualizations include multiple dashboards with information on fatal motor vehicle traffic crashes and fatalities based on data from NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). FARS contains data on every fatal traffic crash in the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. To be included in FARS, a crash must involve a motor vehicle traveling on a public trafficway and must result in the death of a vehicle occupant or a nonoccupant within 30 days of the crash.
Grandparents & Safety Car Seat Safety — National
Source: US Department of TransportationToday, Many grandparents are their grandchildren's caretakers and may be responsible for correctly installing and using car seats.
African- American Seat Belt Safety Toolkit — National
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA is raising awareness about the dangers associated with not wearing a seat belt and convincing these unbelted occupants to buckle up.
TSI Register Link — National
Source: US Department of TransportationWhile the courses are free, you will need to register to sign up and then select the training from the NHTSA training topics.
Driver Assistance Technologies — National
Source: US Department of TransportationDriver assistance technologies hold the potential to reduce traffic crashes and save thousands of lives each year. In 2022, 42,514 people died in motor vehicle crashes — many of these crashes were tied to human error. Learn more about driver assistance technologies, how they can help you, and what you should know about these technologies when buying your next vehicle.
Traffic Safety Fact - Pedestrian- 2019 — National
Source: US Department of TransportationThis fact sheet defines a pedestrian as any person on foot, walking, running, jogging, hiking, sitting, or lying down who is involved in a motor vehicle traffic crash.
Aging Road User Program Management Course (Virtual Live Training) — National
Source: US Department of TransportationLearn the skills to manage a successful and sustainable aging road user safety program. Individuals involved with aging road user safety have needs that are not met in other courses. This course is 4 hours of training in a 1 day period
Older Driver Safety Traffic Safety Marketing — National
Source: US Department of TransportationOlder drivers face unique safety concerns including vision, reflexes, and physical fitness. We have materials to help guide the discussion with older drivers, and children and caregivers of aging adults.
Many assets are available in English and Spanish. Share this information with partner organizations to help spread the message across all communities.