NHTSA Seeks Feedback on Continuing Fatal Crash Data Collection
Published Date: 11/18/2025
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Summary
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) wants to keep collecting important data about deadly car crashes and non-traffic incidents. They’re asking the public to share thoughts before they get official approval to continue this work, which helps keep roads safer. If you want to speak up, you’ve got until January 20, 2026, so don’t miss out!
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