Missouri is leading with smarter, safer roads. Other states should catch up

Media Coverage Missouri

July 17, 2025

Whether you’re behind the wheel or crossing the street, a single glance, text or swipe on your phone can change or end a life.

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News Releases

August 27, 2026

Boldest, Most Innovative Roadway Safety Conference Yet Brings National Leaders Together in Minneapolis

GHSA’s 2026 Annual Meeting spotlights the technology reshaping roadway safety, from AI to Intelligent Speed Assistance, in conversations that will move the needle.

State Showcases

August 26, 2026

Quantifying and Fighting Distracted Driving in Maryland

In 2026, GHSA partnered with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) to provide a $100,000 grant to the Maryland Highway Safety Office to pilot an innovative approach quantifying distracted driving on state roadways and then implement strategies to address this risky driving behavior.

GHSA Reports

April 15, 2026

Transitioning from Reactive Planning to a Fast Loop

A new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association and Cambridge Mobile Telematics explains how State Highway Safety Offices (SHSOs) can leverage telematics-based risk assessments to strengthen their Triennial Highway Safety Plans (THSPs) and save more lives.