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Welcome to GHSA

The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) is a national leader in the quest for safer streets. We provide leadership and advocacy to help State and Territorial Highway Safety Offices and their partners make U.S. roads safer for everyone.
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Register Now for #GHSA2025

Join the movement for safer streets. Make a positive impact in your community. Don't miss the GHSA 2025 Annual Meeting, August 23-27 in Pittsburgh.

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100 Safest Days of Summer

Roadway safety groups are teaming up to turn the “100 Deadliest Days” between Memorial Day and Labor Day into the "100 Safest Days of Summer."

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Advanced Safety Data Analysis

GHSA and Michelin Mobility Intelligence are supporting state-of-the-art data analysis to improve roadway safety.

U.S. Road Safety by the Numbers

GHSA works with its State Highway Safety Office and associate members, as well as a range of private- and public-sector partners, toward a safer future where nobody dies in a traffic crash.

39,345
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Roadway Fatalities in 2024
7,318
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Pedestrian Deaths in 2023
12,429
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Drunk Driving Deaths in 2023
$965,533
Funding GHSA Distributed to States in FY 2024

“Distracted driving is one of the most vexing roadway safety issues the U.S. has ever faced. Everyone says it’s a danger, but far too many people admit to doing it when they’re behind the wheel. That must change.”

Jonathan Adkins
GHSA CEO

Post-Crash Care Webinar

Did you know that 42% of people who die in crashes are alive when first responders arrive? Learn how new partnerships and programs addressing post-crash care can help us do much more to save lives on our nation’s roads. GHSA hosted this solution-driven discussion aimed at enhancing and supporting State Highway Safety Office (SHSO) efforts to strengthen post-crash care.
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August 23 - 27, 2025 Pittsburgh, PA

GHSA 2025 Annual Meeting

Be part of the movement for safer streets. Join roadway safety, public health, community, government, nonprofit, law enforcement and business leaders at the GHSA 2025 Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh, August 23-27. Visit www.ghsameeting.org to learn more.

June 2 - 4, 2025 Oklahoma City, OK

2025 Oklahoma Traffic Safety Summit

The Oklahoma Traffic Safety Summit will be held June 2-4, 2025, in Oklahoma City.

July 15 - 17, 2025 Spokane, WA

2025 Washington Traffic Safety Summit

Be part of the change! Let's work together to save lives! July 15-17, 2025 at the Spokane Convention Center.

July 20 - 23, 2025 Billings, MT

ADTSEA Annual Conference

The Annual ADTSEA Conference brings together national leaders in traffic safety and driver education in the interest of quality programs. This is an opportunity to come together and share information that is a valuable part of continued education.