News Releases

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May 19, 2026

Bipartisan House Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill Places Greater Emphasis on Prioritizing Safety Outcomes

A bipartisan surface transportation reauthorization bill, the BUILD for America’s 250th Act, is an important step toward modernizing the federal highway safety grant program and strengthening data-driven investment in roadway safety initiatives.

May 13, 2026

As States Consider New Legislation, Guide Shares Steps to Advance High-Tech Solution to America’s Deadly Speeding Epidemic

Intelligent Speed Assistance can prevent up to 22,000 fatal crashes each year.

Pedestrian Fatalities, January-June 2019-2025

March 25, 2026

U.S. Pedestrian Deaths Fall 11% in First Half of 2025, According to New GHSA Research

Drivers struck and killed 3,024 people walking during the first half of 2025, an average of 16 per day, according to a new data analysis from GHSA. That is an 11% decline from the same period the year before – the largest drop since GHSA began tracking pedestrian fatalities 15 years ago.

March 3, 2026

GHSA, BusPatrol Release National Action Plan to End Illegal School Bus Passings

A first-of-its-kind 50-state roadmap presents 69 concrete recommendations for a range of stakeholders to work together to make it safer for kids getting on and off the bus.

February 26, 2026

Drowsy Driving Kills 6,000 Americans Each Year, New Analysis Shows

A new GHSA report, with support from General Motors, recommends actionable steps to reduce this silent threat to road safety.

December 18, 2025

GHSA, Waymo Unveil New Online Safety Training for First Responders

GHSA and Waymo are giving first responders – including law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical services and tow-truck operators – the knowledge and tools to safely interact with new and emerging technologies like autonomous vehicles.

November 19, 2025

GHSA, Roadway Safety Community Mourn Passing of Barbara Harsha

Harsha, who became GHSA’s Executive Director in 1988 and retired in 2013, leaves behind a long list of accomplishments and a lasting positive impact on roadway safety.

October 29, 2025

GHSA, State Farm® Offer New Child Passenger Safety Resource

GHSA and State Farm® have released a new tool to help State Highway Safety Offices more effectively partner with community leaders, Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) and others working to protect kids in motor vehicles.

September 18, 2025

GHSA Praises Senate Confirmation of Jonathan Morrison as NHTSA Administrator

GHSA looks forward to working with Morrison, a proven safety professional, to tackle key roadway safety challenges, unlock safety innovation and remove administrative burdens that hinder safety.

September 18, 2025

New Report: Distracted Driving Raises Crash Risk by 240% — A New Action Plan for States to Reduce Risk

A new report from GHSA and Cambridge Mobile Telematics explains how advanced data analytics can help predict crashes before they occur, marking a fundamental change in roadway safety.

August 20, 2025

National Roadway Safety, Government, Technology, Law Enforcement Leaders Convene in Pittsburgh

Traffic safety will be in the spotlight in Pittsburgh August 23-27 as leaders from across the country gather to build on recent safety momentum and save more lives.

July 23, 2025

GHSA, Responsibility.org, NASID Award $120,000 for Impaired Driving Prevention

The three organizations have teamed up to once again fund state efforts to combat alcohol, cannabis and multiple-substance impaired driving, a persistent but preventable roadway safety threat.