January 31
| 1968 | Administrator Lowell Bridwell announces a 2-year research contract with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles to study crash experience of at least 27 makes of passenger cars. The purpose is to evaluate the effect of design variables of passenger cars on the frequency and severity of crashes and injuries. |
| 1975 | FHWA's Inter-American Office closes after 37 years of operation. |
