LibGuides: Federal Government Departments: Transportation

U.S. Department of Transportation

U.S. Department of Transportation
The Department of Transportation is responsible for planning and coordinating federal transportation projects. It also sets safety regulations for all major modes of transportation.

Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Provides statistics on airlines, ports, and more.
Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) Encyclopedia (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) contains data on all vehicle crashes in the United States that occur on a public roadway and involve a fatality. This FARS Query System provides interactive public access to fatality data through this web interface.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Provides vehicle safety ratings, automobile recalls, and research on vehicle safety and driving behaviors.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
The official website of the FAA. Includes audience-specific sections for travelers, pilots, mechanics, and others.
Flight Delay Information
An interactive U.S. map for information on flight delays by general airport conditions. (Note that this site does not provide information about specific flights.)
National Traffic and Road Closure Information
An interactive map from the Federal Highway Administration that links to state-specific road closures for weather and/or construction.
SaferCar.gov
Provides car safety ratings, car and equipment safety alerts, and allows you to search and report car problems.