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Our Vision

All North Carolinians getting where they are going safely.

While North Carolina has a dynamic community of issue-specific transportation safety advocates, what was missing was one organization with expertise in conducting high-impact public communications efforts, providing effective grassroots and grasstops citizen engagement, and serving to champion public policies that promote better behaviors to combat perils to safety across all forms and manner of transportation.

The North Carolina Alliance for Safe Transportation (NCAST) was created to be that organization, with one goal in mind: reduce the number of transportation-related crashes, injuries and fatalities in North Carolina.

Our Mission

To drive behaviors that promote and encourage safe use of North Carolina’s transportation network.

A major focus of NCAST is promoting awareness of safety issues specific to younger motorists.

Teen drivers are especially at risk on the roads, with vehicle crashes the leading cause of death in America among those under 21.

The inexperience and impulsiveness of teen drivers is a significant reason for their high crash rates, making important the safety features of the vehicles they drive as well as getting plenty of supervised driving practice.

News, Events & Initiatives

NCAST WELCOMES 2026-27 TEEN AMBASSADORS

A new group of NC students is advocating for better driving habits, policies

Thirty-two students from 15 different counties across the state have been selected from a pool of more than 100 applicants. These Teen Ambassadors will talk to their friends and family about the importance of good driving habits, advocate for better driving laws and generally spread the message: Crashes are preventable.

“I want to help make North Carolina’s roads safer for young drivers,” said Caroline Stocks, a UNC-Chapel Hill student. “I believe teens can have a strong influence on one another.”

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NC Traffic Fatalities Lowest in 5 Years

Traffic fatalities in North Carolina ticked down significantly last year, dropping 12% compared to 2024, according to an annual report by the NC DMV.

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As seen on: Spectrum News

Teen Ambassador Trey Laurore explains why it’s important to him to make sure his friends and classmates understand the basics of being safe behind the wheel …

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Stay up to Speed on Travel Safety

Our free monthly email newsletter provides a quick review of the latest traffic safety news and events— both in North Carolina and from across the country…

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2026 Sweethearts of Safety

Our 4th annual Sweethearts of Safety Awards Luncheon in Raleigh honored exceptional leaders who have dedicated their time to making travel in North Carolina safer.

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NCAST Highlight Reel

Watch to learn about our mission and how we make an impact—promoting safe driving habits, saving lives, and reducing traffic-related injuries in NC…

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Funding for Wildlife Crossings

Wildlife crashes cost over $10 billion and 200 lives in the U.S. every year. Wildlife crossings are a cost-effective solution that help protect animals drivers from collisions…

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SPOTLIGHT:

Vehicle Safety Recalls

NHTSA provides a free user-friendly recall look-up tool that allows you to check for open safety recalls for your vehicles, motorcycles, or automotive equipment, such as tires and car seats.

If your vehicle is affected by a safety recall, contact your local dealership to schedule a recall repair as soon as possible. Remember: Every recall is fixed FOR FREE.

If you have a used vehicle, you may not be receiving your vehicle’s recall notices. This is why it is important to take the initiative: Sign up for safety recall alerts to make sure you’re informed about recalls that affect your safety: