Three Days of NHTSA Meetings Will Discuss Safety Research

NHTSA Fall 2024 Safety Research Meetings: What You Need to Know

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will host a virtual public meeting from October 28 to 30, 2024. This three-day event will highlight the latest research efforts aimed at improving road safety. The goal is to give the public, stakeholders, and industry professionals a clear look into ongoing and future safety projects.

Each day will start at 10:30 a.m. ET, and attendees can join online through Zoom. Presenters from NHTSA’s research teams will explain recent findings and plans for future studies. There may also be time for questions from participants.

How to Register and Attend the NHTSA Meetings

Each day of the event requires separate registration using the links below:

• First Day (October 28): Register Here
• Second Day (October 29): Register Here
• Third Day (October 30): Register Here

Those who want to leave comments can submit them through the public docket on Regulations.gov.

Daily Agenda Overview

Day 1: Crash Safety and Biomechanics

October 28, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET
The first day will focus on how vehicles can better protect people during accidents. Experts will also explain the latest developments in crash test dummies and new ways to study injuries.

• Key Topics:
  • Crashworthiness
  • Experimental and Computational Biomechanics
  • Advanced Crash Test Dummies

Day 2: Vehicle Technology and Automation

October 29, 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET
The second day will cover electronic safety systems, vehicle cybersecurity, and how alternative fuels are shaping the future. Presenters will also discuss automated driving systems (ADS) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

• Key Topics:
  • Vehicle Electronics and Cybersecurity
  • Automated Driving Systems
  • Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
  • Human Factors

Day 3: Behavioral Safety and Road Users

October 30, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET
The final day will focus on the human side of road safety. Presentations will explore how to protect vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists. Topics will also include ways to reduce impaired driving and improve driver behavior.

• Key Topics:
  • Vulnerable Road Users
  • Behavioral Safety
  • Impaired Driving

Why The NHTSA Meetings Matter

This public meeting gives everyone a chance to learn more about NHTSA’s work to improve safety on U.S. roads. Truck drivers, fleet managers, and industry leaders can benefit from understanding how these research efforts might shape future regulations and safety technologies. Topics like driver assistance systems and cybersecurity are especially important as the trucking industry adapts to new technology.

How to Get Involved

Attendees can join the discussions online, ask questions, and share their feedback. Comments can also be submitted to the public docket on Regulations.gov.

This event should offer valuable insights into the latest research aimed at making the roads safer for everyone. It can also be a chance to stay ahead of the curve in understanding how new technologies will impact the trucking industry.