According to data from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) more than $665 million has been invested this year into traffic safety initiatives.
The funding, outlined in an online document listing all of the grants each state has qualified for between Oct. 1, 2025 to Sept 30, 2026, will support state highway safety offices in their efforts to address safety issues like distracted driving, unbelted driving, impaired driving and excessive speed. States may use the resources for traffic enforcement activities, child safety seat clinics, post-crash care and public education, the agency said.
“Under Secretary Duffy, we are supporting states, law enforcement, and paramedics with the resources they need to do their jobs and keep American families safe,” NHTSA Administrator Jonathan Morrison said. “We are partnering with states across America to target traffic risks and save lives.”
The agency also announced it had launched the second major element of its modernized grants management system, eGrants, to make it easier for states to apply for grants.
“Thanks to NHTSA’s new-and-improved eGrants software, states can more seamlessly apply for, manage, and track federal safety resources,” Morrison said. “This launch marks a pivotal step in NHTSA’s efforts to modernize its formula grant program, streamlining how states access funding.”