Aims for Zero Traffic Deaths by 2050

Official: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by 2050.

IntroducedMay 21, 2026

Transportation and Public Works

Why This Matters

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' commitment to achieving zero traffic fatalities by 2050 through various safety measures and policies.

If you drive or walk on U.S. roads, this resolution aims to eliminate traffic deaths by 2050, potentially saving thousands of lives each year.

Affects: This resolution affects all drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists in the United States, particularly those in high-risk areas.

What does this resolution do?

1. This resolution sets a goal for the United States to eliminate all traffic fatalities by the year 2050. 2. It highlights that over 39,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2024, which were preventable. 3. The resolution calls for better data collection on traffic accidents to improve safety measures. 4. It emphasizes the need for policies that address safety disparities in transportation. 5. The resolution supports the use of advanced vehicle technologies to help reduce road deaths.

Who is affected?

This resolution affects all drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists in the United States, particularly those in high-risk areas.

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