Governors Highway Safety Association
The States' Voice on Highway Safety
News Releases
February 13, 2025
GHSA Supports Nomination of Proven Safety Professional as NHTSA Administrator
Jonathan Morrison, who served as Chief Counsel of NHTSA during President Trump’s first term, put safety first and worked closely and effectively with GHSA and its members.
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September 10, 2024
2024 Winner: Terecia W. Wilson
Terecia W. Wilson received the Kathryn J.R. Swanson Public Service Award for her role in advancing roadway safety at the federal, state and local levels over the past 50 years.
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News Releases
September 28, 2023
Traffic Deaths Decline Again, but Remain Higher Than Pre-Pandemic
NHTSA projects a 3.3% decrease in roadway deaths in the United States in the first half of 2023. Twenty-nine states saw fewer traffic fatalities, while 21 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto...
State Showcases
May 24, 2023
Missouri Brings Diverse Communities Together for Traffic Safety Equity and Engagement Summit
On May 2, 2023, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) held an Equity and Engagement in Traffic Safety Summit to advance equity in traffic saf...
June 19, 2025
Law Enforcement
Law enforcement officers are crucial to reducing fatalities on our roadways. High visibility enforcement coupled with public education campaigns can drive the behavior change necessary to keep all r...
February 7, 2025
Law Enforcement
Law enforcement officers are crucial to reducing fatalities on our roadways. High visibility enforcement coupled with public education campaigns can drive the behavior change necessary to keep all r...
News Releases
December 5, 2023
Traffic Safety Cameras: New Guide Explores Benefits, Challenges of Effective Automated Enforcement
A GHSA and State Farm® explores the benefits of using traffic safety cameras to detect speeding, red-light running and school bus stap-arm violations in a new report.
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March 27, 2025
2025 Colorado Traffic Safety Summit
The 2025 Colorado Traffic Safety Summit, August 6-8 in Breckenridge, will educate and inspire Colorado transportation professionals to be safety champions and advance traffic safety culture in their...