DON’T BE A VICTIM.

THE 100 DEADLIEST DAYS OF SUMMER.

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.

IN THE NEWS

As seen on: WSOC-TV

NCAST Executive Director Joe Stewart describes our Candidates for Safe Driving campaign, and reminds viewers to put the phone down and stay focused on the road.

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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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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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Events & Initiatives

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:

SUMMER IS THE DEADLIEST 100 DAYS FOR TEEN DRIVERS.

Across the United States, over 7,000 people died in teen-related crashes from 2010–2019 during the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Teen drivers have a higher rate of fatal crashes due to lack of experience behind the wheel and driver distractions – especially if their friends are in the car. NCAST is encouraging teens to avoid distractions while driving, to learn and obey all traffic laws, and to urge your friends do the same.

Don't Clown Around.

Whether you’re driving alone or with friends, use common sense and avoid scary behavior. Texting and emailing while driving is illegal, and playing games, browsing the internet or social media while driving is dangerously distracting. Don’t drive if drowsy, and NEVER get behind the wheel if you’re under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Riding with a fellow teen who’s driving? Avoid distracting them and encourage others to do the same!

LINKS & RESOURCES

This section provides teens and their parents/guardians with driving safety information from trusted sources.