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FMCSA Crash Cost Methodology Reports

This document outlines the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA or the Agency) methodology for calculating crash costs for fatal, injury, and non-injury crashes. This update incorporates the most recent crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Chief Counsel

Rebecca Pettit

Rebecca Pettit is the Chief Counsel for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) at the U.S. Department of Transportation. Appointed to this role in January 2026, she supports FMCSA’s mission of reducing crashes, fatalities, and injuries...

Holiday Road Safety

The holidays are one of the busiest times of year on America’s roads. Millions of large trucks deliver the goods that power the season—from gifts and groceries to essential supplies—while buses help families, friends, and communities travel safely to celebrate together.