| ACRONYM | DESCRIPTION |
| BAC | Blood Alcohol Concentration |
| BTS | Bureau Of Transportation Statistics |
| CDL | Commercial Driver's License |
| CDS | Crashworthiness Data System |
| CODES | Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System |
| DOT | Department Of Transportation |
| EMS | Emergency Medical Service |
| FARS | Fatality Analysis Reporting System |
| FHWA | Federal Highway Administration |
| GES | General Estimates System |
| GVWR | Gross Vehicle Weight Rating |
| ITS | Intelligent Transportation System |
| LTVs | Light Trucks And Vans |
| MUTCD | Manual Of Uniform Traffic Control Devices |
| N/A | Not Applicable |
| NASS | National Automotive Sampling System |
| NCSA | National Center For Statistics And Analysis |
| NHTSA | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
| PAR | Police Accident Report |
| PCR | Police Crash Report |
| PCs | Passenger Cars |
| PSAs | Public Service Announcements |
| PSUs | Primary Sampling Units |
| VIN | Vehicle Identification Number |
| VMT | Vehicle Miles Traveled |