Federal Register #NHTSA-2026-1321

DOT Seeks Comment on Renewal of State Crash Data and Freight Logistics Information Collections

This opportunity involves the Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) seeking public comment on renewing and modifying two major data collection programs: - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) - Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) - Programs and Services Requested: - State Data Transfer (SDT) Program - Electronic collection and transfer of motor vehicle crash data from 35 state respondents - Supports highway safety analysis and vehicle safety standards evaluation - Involves both voluntary and grant-based participation - SEDC grant states must modernize crash data systems, adopt electronic reporting, and align with Model Minimum Uniform Crash Criteria - SEDC grants require a 20% non-federal funding match - Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) Data Collection - Annual data collection from 140 freight industry businesses - Aims to improve supply chain efficiencies - Unique or Notable Requirements: - SDT program includes a gradual transition to new data transmission protocols through 2030 - Estimated labor, IT, equipment, and contractual service burdens are outlined for participating states - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is an information collection activity rather than a procurement of products or services - No product procurement or OEM-specific requirements are included in this notice

Description

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) intends to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a renewal with modification of a currently approved information collection related to the State Data Transfer (SDT) program for Vehicle Crash Information. This program involves collecting crash data electronically from participating States under two protocols: Non-SEDC and SEDC grant programs. The collection aims to modernize state crash data systems and facilitate electronic data transfer to NHTSA, with States required to provide a 20% non-federal match for the SEDC grant. Public comments are invited on the necessity, burden, and utility of this information collection.

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