Statistics : Transportation statistics
This guide provides links to the most useful databases and resources for finding statistics and data
Transportation statistics
Transportation statistics
Washington State
- Washington State Department of TransportationThis website includes information about all modes of transportation and traffic statistics specific to Washington State.
State/National
- Bureau of Transportation StatisticsPresents data on all modes of transportation.
- Commodity Flow SurveyRITA--Primary source of national and state-level data on domestic freight shipments by American establishments in mining, manufacturing, wholesale, auxiliaries, and selected retail industries.
1993, 1997, 2002, 2007 - Highway StatisticsFHA--Annual reports containing analyzed statistical information on motor fuel, motor vehicle registrations, driver licenses, highway user taxation, highway mileage, travel, and highway finance.
1945-present - State Transportation StatisticsBTS--A series of reports highlighting major federal databases and other national sources related to each state's infrastructure, safety, freight movement and passenger travel, vehicles, economy and finance, and energy and the environment.
2004-present - Traffic Safety Fact SheetsNHTSA
1993-present - TranStatsIntermodal Transportation Database from the Department of Transportation. Provides one-stop data shopping through access to more than 100 transportation-related data bases. Aviation, rail, highway, pipeline, maritime, bike, pedestrian.
- Auto Accident StatisticsInformation from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Federal Railroad AdministrationFind data on the nation's railroad system including traffic, safety, accident reports, etc.
- Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS)NHTSA--data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes.
- Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA)Research and Innovative Technology Administration coordinates the U.S. Department of Transportation's research program and provides information, statistics, and other resources.
Aviation and maritime statistics
Aviation & Maritime Statistics
- Airline StatisticsFrom the Bureau of Transportation Statistics
- Federal Aviation Administration Data and StatisticsAccidents, Incident reports, passenger, cargo, safety, on time and delay data, and aviation forecasts
- Marine Accident Reports (NTSB)Searchable database of the National Transportation Safety Board accident reports issued since 1996.
- MarineTraffic.comA unique database that allows you to track both freight and passenger ships as they travel around the world, from port to port.
- Maritime StatisticsDepartment of Transportation - Maritime Administration
- U.S. Air Carrier Traffic StatisticsBTS
1996-present - U.S. Coast GuardThis website offers information on boating and other statistics and data.
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