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Established as one of the first transportation safety organizations in the United States of America in 1967 by more than 200 government and business leaders, the National Transportation Safety Organization (NTSO) is a globally recognized organization that is dedicated to advancing transportation safety. NTSO addresses all modes of transportation, with a primary focus on road and aviation safety. Our mission is to identify transportation safety trends that negatively impact society and develop solutions that can be implemented to save lives, prevent injuries, and improve mobility.

NTSO’s innovative work has earned both national and international recognition. In 2008, it was named one of the “Top 50 Programs of the 2008 Innovations in American Government” by the Ash Center at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. A 2006 Federal Highway Administration report highlighted NTSO and the Road Commission for Oakland County as a national best practice in intersection safety strategies.

NTSO is proud that one of its focus areas, Oakland County, Michigan, has achieved one of the lowest traffic fatality rates in the world at 0.44 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles of travel.

  • Save the Date

    National Transportation Safety Organization
    Safe Roads and Skies
    National Road and Aviation Safety Conference
    September 21 - 23, 2027

    For more information, click HERE.

  • Location

    JW Marriott Grand Rapids
    235 Louis Street NW
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503
NTSO 2027 Safe Roads and Skies Conference Logo

Putting Safety First: Operation Ghost Rider Targets Distracted Driving Across Michigan


TROY, Michigan (April 24, 2026) - With an increase in handheld device use among drivers on Michigan roadways, law enforcement agencies across the state are partnering with the National Transportation Safety Organization (NTSO) to strengthen enforcement efforts throughout April and May.
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2023 Traffic Crash Statistics
United States of America

"It's time we all unite to make road safety a top priority again, and that includes bringing back highly visible enforcement."
Jim Santilli, CEO, NTSO
6.14 Million

Police-Reported Traffic Crashes

 40,091

People Killed

 2.44 Million

Estimated People Injured

 110

Approx. Lives Lost Each Day

 1.26

Deaths Per 100 Million Vehicles Miles of Travel

 $1.85 Trillion

Estimated Cost to American Society