to evaluate and improve the annual investment of approximately $20 billion of Federal highway funds. The most current data are summarized and published annually in FHWA's Highway Statistics, which has become a standard reference and has provided a continuous compilation of data since 1945.

Program Products

Documents produced directly from or supported by the FHWA statistical program include:

  • The Status of the Nation's Surface Transportation System. Conditions and Performance, Biennial Report to the Congress
  • Highway Statistics
  • Our Nation's Highways
  • Selected Highway Statistics and Charts
  • Monthly Motor Fuel Reported by States
  • Highway Taxes and Fees
  • Driver License Administration Requirements and Fees

    The Statistical Process

    Information provided to FHWA comes from a number of sources, including various administrative agencies in the 50 States; more than 30,000 county, township, and municipal governments; the FHWA; other Federal agencies; and the five U.S. territories. This information is the result of a cooperative effort between FHWA and the States. Nearly all the non Federal data provided to FHWA come through State DOTs from existing databases or business records of many State and local government agencies, including metropolitan planning organizations. The State DOTs are permitted to use a portion of their Federal Aid monies to support this data collection and reporting effort.


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    		• Information provided to FHWA comes from a number of sources, including various administrative agencies in the 50 States; more than 30,000 county, township, and municipal governments; the FHWA; other Federal agencies; and the five U.S. territories.