Traffic Safety and Enforcement 2026: New Tools, Tech and Tactics
Stephenie Slahor, Ph.D. New technology, smarter strategies and practical solutions are reshaping traffic enforcement and roadway safety. Although traffic fatalities have declined from their pandemic-era peak, tens of thousands of people continue to die on America’s streets, roads and highways each year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 36,640 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2025, a 6.7 percent decrease from 2024. The US Department of Transportation continues to seek comprehensive and effective approaches to reducing…
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