Ncshp has a goal of reducing CMV-related crashes by 20% to 3,502

This $1,997,228 federal Project Grant award from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (CFDA 20.237 - Motor Carrier Safety Assistance High Priority Activities Grants and Cooperative Agreements) supports the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS) in efforts to reduce commercial motor vehicle (CMV)-related crashes and fatalities on North Carolina interstates by 20% and to zero, respectively, during the September 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026 performance period. Specific initiatives include enforcement activities, technological deployments, safety data improvements, public awareness campaigns, and infrastructure upgrades related to commercial transportation safety. As the prime awardee, NCDPS plans to leverage its extensive capabilities and experience managing federal grants and contracts to deliver these critical services.

Along with reducting the number of CMV-related crashes by 20%, the ncshp will continue to strive to reduce the number of CMV-related fatalities on north carolina interstates from 47 to zero (0) during the performance period.