The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking approval from OMB of this information collection request (ICR) for an extension with modification of its currently approved information collection for the Crash Report Sampling System (CRSS) information collection and related special studies. NHTSA is seeking approval to modify the collection to update the burdens and remove one special study. NHTSA is authorized by 49 U.S.C. 30182 and 23 U.S.C. 403 to collect data on motor vehicle traffic crashes to aid in the identification of issues and the development, implementation, and evaluation of motor vehicle and highway safety countermeasures to support efforts to reduce injuries and fatalities caused by motor vehicle crashes. CRSS is a voluntary collection of data from police-reported crashes involving all types of motor vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists; this includes property damage only crashes as well as those resulting in injuries and fatalities. The Non-Traffic Surveillance (NTS) is a virtual data collection effort for collecting information about non-traffic crashes and non-crash incidents. The NTS data provide counts and details regarding fatalities and injuries that occur in non-traffic crashes and in non-crash incidents. Additionally, two special studies are included: the non-Sample count study and the PJ frame evaluation which will assess the quality of the CRSS sampling frame and assist with determining the weights and measure of size for the CRSS Police Jurisdictions (PJs). This is a modification to the previously approved as OMB Control No. 2127-0714 (current expiration Date: 8/31/2026). This ICR decreased the burden by 24,513hours (from 42,680 hours to 18,167 hours). The cost burden remains the same at $0.
US Code:
49 USC 30182
Name of Law: Powers and duties
US Code:
23 USC 403
Name of Law: Highway safety research and development
PL:
Pub.L. 110 - 189 3
Name of Law: Cameron Gulbransen Kids Transportation Safety Act of 2007
After adjusting for the previous calculated burden, integrating the increased efficiencies and automation with more police judications participating in the electronic data collections, NHTSA estimates 18,167 burden hours.
The previous request for this information collection (OMB No. 2127-0714) estimated the annual burden to be 42,680 burden hours. This request decreases the burden to 18,167. This ICR is adjusted due to a) reducing burden hour estimates for CRSS information collection to reflect current efficiencies, b) remove the Non-Sampled PJ Crash Count Special Study. The combined impact is a decrease of 24,513 burden hours.
We have routinely sought efficiencies in the data collection efforts and implemented automation of receiving crash reports where possible. As states have converted to more electronic means to store crash reports, CRSS has sought to access the crash reports remotely thus reducing the level of effort needed from the law enforcement and state agencies.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
PJ Framework Evaluation: Manual