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

The House of Representatives acknowledges the severe impact of roadway fatalities, which claim tens of thousands of lives annually and are a leading cause of death for various age groups. It highlights specific contributing factors such as alcohol-impaired and distracted driving , as well as the disproportionate risks faced by pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists . The resolution also notes the significant number of fatalities on rural roads and the substantial economic costs associated with motor vehicle crashes. To address this crisis, the resolution commits the House to advancing policies aimed at eliminating roadway fatalities by 2050. It urges the Department of Transportation to improve data gathering and tracking of traffic incidents and to implement proven countermeasures and interventions to prioritize safety. Furthermore, the resolution supports a comprehensive safe systems approach to transportation and encourages the use of the term "crash" instead of "accident" by federal agencies to reflect the preventable nature of these incidents.