National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is a part of the U.S. Department of Transportation. The NHTSA's mission is to "save lives, prevent injuries, [and] reduce vehicle-related crashes." The NHTSA oversees critical behavioral and vehicle studies, along with maintaining and distributing data for safety research and statistics.