The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that 40,990 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2023. The Lifesavers Conference Program Committee is composed of roadway professionals and subject matter experts from across the country dedicated to reducing these tragedies. For this Reason, Lifesavers is recognized as the premiere conference to learn about the latest highway safety research, best practices, and cutting-edge initiatives; and to explore innovative technology and strategies used to combat risky driving behaviors and save lives. The Lifesavers Conference is also historically the world’s largest gathering of leaders and advocates in traffic safety.
Don’t miss this opportunity to network with highway safety professionals highlighting research to practice efforts across the country!
| Primary Field of Work | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Law Enforcement | 17.1% |
| Public Service - State Agency/Govt | 15.7% |
| Child Passenger Safety Education | 9.1% |
| Research (Academia & Consulting) | 6.8% |
| Public Service - Federal Agency/Govt | 5.5% |
| Advocacy/Consumer Safety | 5.0% |
| Public Service - Local/Tribal Agency/Govt | 4.5% |
| Community Public Service (non-govt) | 3.8% |
| Driver Education & Training | 3.8% |
| Exhibitor | 3.8% |
| Healthcare/Medicine | 3.6% |
| Criminal Justice (Courts) | 2.4% |
| Media | 1.9% |
| Student/Trainee | 1.9% |
| Traffic Safety Tech/Device Mfg | 1.9% |
| Road Engineering/Urban Planning | 1.2% |
| Emergency Medical Service (Ambulance & Fire) | 1.2% |
| Child Restraint Manufacturing | 0.9% |
| Automotive Manufacturing | 0.7% |
| Insurance | 0.2% |
| Other | 8.9% |
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“All the workshops were well thought out and intertwined so that when you left the conference you had several “little” pictures and one “big” picture.”
“I’ve never been to a conference with so many people from so many different fields. The opportunity to network was priceless.”
“The workshops offered a great opportunity to see how different programs are approaching a common problem.”
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