http://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/childpassengersafety/index.html
Reports a 43% drop in deaths of children in motor vehicle accidents in the past decade, provides information on how to ensure greater safety for child passengers, and examines the relationship between state laws relating to child restraints and safety. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.rita.dot.gov/bts/press_releases/dot004_14a
Data on transporting of people and goods, the transportation system, and safety and environment considerations. From the Bureau of Transportation Statistics
http://www.rita.dot.gov/bts/sites/rita.dot.gov.bts/files/STS%202012%20FULL.pdf
A statistical profile of transportation in the 50 states. Covers infrastructure, freight movement, passenger travel, system safety, energy usage, environmental impact and more. From the Bureau of Transportation Statistics
http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811821.pdf
Offers statistics on fatal traffic accidents by urban versus rural regions. Also covers trends and causes such as speeding and alcohol. Includes state by state data on rural versus urban traffic fatalities. From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811741.pdf
Projects an increase of about 5% in fatalities in 2012 from motor vehicle accidents. Also provides information about trends in the fatality rate per 100 million vehicle miles of travel. From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
http://www.ntsb.gov/doclib/reports/2013/SR1301.pdf
Offers recommendations for alleviating the problem of substance-impaired driving, including reducing the blood alcohol concentration level for all drivers, conducting high-visibility enforcement of impaired driving laws, and incorporating passive alcohol sensing technology into enforcement efforts. From the National Transportation Safety Board
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6215a1.htm?s_cid=mm6215a1_x
Analyzes pedestrians killed by motor vehicles to determine characteristics of accidents and victims and to improve safety. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R43026.pdf
Discusses the dangers of driving and federal efforts to improve traffic safety. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists