Resources
Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety
Alliance of consumer, health,
and safety groups
American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators - AAMVA
Non -
profit organization which develops model programs in motor vehicle
administration, police traffic services and highway safety. Its program
development and research activities provide guidelines for more
effective public service. Search for events, products and services and
news room.
American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials -
AASHTO
Non-profit, no partisan association representing all five
transportation modes; air, highways, public transportation, rail and
water in the 50 states, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
American National Standards Institute - ANSI
Non-profit organization
that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standardization and
conformity assessment system. Library and databases are available as
well as list of services, standards information, events and membership.
American Society of Safety Engineers - ASSE
Founded in 1911, this is
the oldest and largest professional safety organization. Its members
manage, supervise, and consult on safety, health and environmental
issues in industry, insurance, government and education.
American Society for Testing Materials - ASTM
Provides a global forum
for the development and publication of voluntary consensus standards for
materials, products, systems and services. ASTM standards serve as the
basis for manufacturing, procurement and regulatory activities.
Analysis and Information (A&I) Online
Analysis and Information (A&I)
Online is an FMCSA internet site that provides quick and efficient
access to truck safety statistics. Featured are current statistical
information on: SafeStat results showing the relative safety status of
individual motor carriers and Crash Profiles of large truck crashes for
the nation and all 50 states.
Car Safety
Crash test updates
Center for Auto Safety
Information about unsafe cars, trucks and
lemons
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
Department of Transportation - DOT
Search this site to find
information about the departments organizations, their initiatives,
reports and publications, also has related links and library resources.
Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) Web-Based Encyclopedia
Comprehensive site offering a wealth of knowledge based on breakdown of
truck related accidents, cause of truck accidents, and injuries/death
categorized by state and year.
Federal Highway Administration - FHWA
The FHWA is a part of the
Department of Transportation, their job is to enhance the country's
economic vitality, quality of life and environment through proactive
leadership, innovation, and service excellence.
Institute of Driver Behavior
Safety videos for the trucking industry.
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Large Truck Causation Study: An Initial Overview
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - NHTSA
Responsible
for reducing deaths, injuries and economic losses resulting from motor
vehicle crashes.
Safety and Fitness Electric Records System (SAFERS)
Part of the FMCSA
(Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) -- SAFERS offers the
public access to truck company safety data.
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AccidentHeadlines
Injury accident under investigation - Sat, 04 Sep 2010 The North Platte Telegraph A one-vehicle accident that resulted in three people being treated at Great Plains Regional Medical Center is under investigation, according to Lincoln County Chief Deputy Sheriff Dean Sparks.
Injury accident near Fairview - Sat, 04 Sep 2010 Two people were injured Thursday evening in a motor vehicle accident north of Fairview.