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Core values

- NHTSA's studies and initiatives aim to reduce the economic and societal costs of motor vehicle crashes. For instance, in 2010, motor vehicle crashes resulted in an economic loss and societal harm of $871 billion, which is a significant burden on society[1].
- More recent data indicates that the total value of societal harm from motor vehicle crashes in 2019 was nearly $1.4 trillion, highlighting the ongoing need for NHTSA's work[4].
- The Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), supported by NHTSA's data and recommendations, provides substantial funding for improving roadway safety, which is expected to save approximately 63,700 lives and reduce serious injuries by 350,000 over a 20-year period[2].