Roadway Safety

Goal leaders

Mariia Zimmerman

Principal Assistant Secretary for Policy

(DOT)

Sophie Shulman

Deputy Administrator

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) (DOT)

Gloria Shephard

Acting Administrator

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) (DOT)

Vincent G. White

Deputy Administrator

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) (DOT)

To achieve

DOT carries out a range of critical efforts to reduce roadway fatalities. Based on this work, by September 30, 2025, the Department will reduce the rate of total roadway fatalities from its 2023 level of 1.26 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled (VMT) to 1.20 fatalities per 100 million VMT or lower.

Progress Updates

FY 2024 Q4
FY 2024 Q3