Reducing the prevalence of dangerous driving behaviors
Examining safety issues for vehicle technologies
Exploring the connection between roads, infrastructure and drivers
Advocating for safe mobility for teen and senior drivers
Featured Research
Examining Traffic Safety across Communities: A National Perspective and Case Studies in Arizona, Maryland, North Carolina, and Oregon
October 2025
This project identifies factors contributing to inequities in traffic safety and provides practical recommendations to mitigate disparities where they exist and improve traffic safety across communities.
Driving with Partial Driving Automation Systems: Developing Effective Training that Drivers Will Use
May 2025
Technologies that partially automate some aspects of driving are becoming more common, but most drivers receive little if any training about them. This project sought to determine how to maximize the likelihood that drivers would engage with training about these technologies.
The Safety Impact of Road Debris: Updated Prevalences of Crashes, Injuries, and Deaths in the United States, 2018–2023
November 2025
Road debris contributes to many crashes each year. This research estimates the numbers of crashes, injuries, and deaths attributable to road debris, identifies the most common types and sources of debris, and provides insights into prevention and mitigation strategies.
American Driving Survey: 2024
December 2025
This research brief provides statistics on the driving behavior of the American public in 2024 based on data from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s annual American Driving Survey. New analyses of engine type and driving patterns are included.