News Releases

Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities by State, 2024 Preliminary Data (January-December)

July 10, 2025

U.S. Pedestrian Deaths Fall for Second Straight Year

Drivers struck and killed 7,148 people in the United States last year, enough to fill 31 Boeing 737s, according to a new report from GHSA.

June 5, 2025

GHSA Board Adopts Safety Tenets for Transportation Reauthorization Bill

GHSA is proposing three key safety tenets that should guide development of the next surface transportation reauthorization bill and maximize the impact of lifesaving roadway safety programs.

May 6, 2025

GHSA, GM Step Up Investment in Distracted Driving Prevention

GHSA and General Motors are working together to prevent distracted driving by testing local solutions, supporting youth journalism and raising awareness with social media influencers.

April 22, 2025

GHSA, Michelin Mobility Intelligence Fund Advanced Roadway Safety Data Analysis

GHSA and Michelin Mobility Intelligence are helping states harness cutting-edge data to gain a robust understanding of what's happening on the road and how to have the biggest safety impact.

March 27, 2025

Keeping Kids Safe on the Road: Groups Provide Funding for Youth Traffic Safety in Three States

GHSA and the National Road Safety Foundation are funding projects in rural and underserved areas to provide safe options for youth walking, biking and/or riding scooters.

March 5, 2025

Early 2024 U.S. Pedestrian Fatalities Up 48% From a Decade Ago

Drivers hit and killed 3,304 people walking in the United States in the first half of 2024, down 2.6% from the year before but a staggering 48% above a decade ago, according to a new analysis from GHSA.

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.

February 11, 2025

GHSA Chair to Testify Before Congress About U.S. Roadway Safety

GHSA Chair Michael Hanson urges continued support for federal behavioral traffic safety programs run by State and Territorial Highway Safety Offices (SHSOs).

January 8, 2025

GHSA Calls for Swift Senate Confirmation of Sean Duffy as Transportation Secretary

GHSA will work with Duffy to strengthen the efforts of SHSOs to improve road safety and reduce traffic fatalities.

December 9, 2024

GHSA Emphasizes Road Safety This Holiday Season

Amazon has partnering with GHSA to develop a digital safety tip card for all delivery drivers, to help them keep safe while delivering packages on the road.

October 30, 2024

GHSA, Lyft Fund Fall Drunk and Drug-Impaired Driving Prevention Initiatives

GHSA and Lyft help two states promote ride-hailing as an alternative to drunk and drug-imparied driving.

Adult driver and child passenger in a car

October 8, 2024

GHSA and State Farm® Team Up to Help Parents Raise Distraction-Free Kids

A new website provides tools for parents and caregivers to teach their children how to be safe and avoid distractions on the road.