FMCSA Renews Truck Crash Data Collection for Safety Insights
Published Date: 3/17/2026
Notice
Summary
The FMCSA is renewing its info collection to study crashes involving medium-duty trucks, building on earlier research about big trucks. This helps states share how they collect crash data and fund safety efforts, so the government can better understand and prevent truck crashes. If you’re involved in trucking or safety, get ready to share your input before August 31, 2026, with comments due by May 18.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
State/Local Data Sharing Burden
State and local government employees are asked to give FMCSA information and possibly participate in the Medium-Duty Truck Study. FMCSA estimates 2,160 respondents, with per-response times of 2 hours (IC-1), 2.5 hours (IC-2), 3.83 hours (IC-3), and 1.67 hours (IC-4), for an estimated 3,042.5 annual hours; the information collection expires August 31, 2026 and comments are due by May 18, 2026.
Assessment of Enforcement Funding Needs
FMCSA will collect information (IC-4) from States and local jurisdictions about CMV enforcement resources and funding sources to determine whether current resources can meet study needs and whether jurisdictions have a mechanism to receive study funding as sub-grantees through FMCSA grant programs.
Study Findings Aid Motor Carriers
FMCSA says study findings will provide new information resources that motor carriers, States, and safety advocacy groups can use to develop targeted strategies to reduce crashes. These findings are intended to inform future safety policies and programs.
Opportunity for Third-Party Interviewers
FMCSA may hire third-party interviewers to interview involved drivers, motor carriers, and witnesses as part of the study, creating potential contracting opportunities. The notice does not quantify hires but explicitly states these third-party interviewers could be needed to support data collection.
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