Census of Surveys

On this page is a brief summary of every survey conducted that is related to Ground Transportation using a statistical method.

Annual Tank Car Facility Survey
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: BTSA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 07/31/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $100,000 Annual Response: 140
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 70 Survey Respondent: Private Sector
Authorizing Statute: PL: Pub.L. 114 - 94 7308 "Name of Law: Fixing Americas Srrface Transportation (FAST) Act"
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202402-2138-001

Electric Vehicle Inventory and Use Survey (eVIUS)
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: BTSA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 07/31/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $1,750,000 Annual Response: 45,000
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 14,650 Survey Respondent: Private Sector
Authorizing Statute: None
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202310-2138-001

Industry Safety Data Program
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: BTSA Detailed Subject: Water Transportation, Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 05/31/2026
Annual Federal Government Cost: $19,172 Annual Response: 100
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 400 Survey Respondent: Private Sector
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 49 USC 6302 Name of Law: Bureau of Transportation Statistics Statute
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202302-2138-002

2024 NextGen National Household Travel Survey (NHTS) Developing and Delivering Post-Pandemic National Traveler Behavior Core Data
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: FHWA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 08/31/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $2,411,638 Annual Response: 28,625
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 6,417 Survey Respondent: Individuals or Households
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 23 USC 502 Name of Law: HIGHWAYS
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202403-2125-003

Assessment of Transportation Performance Management Needs Capabilities and Capacity
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: FHWA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 11/30/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $78,444 Annual Response: 1,900
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 2,850 Survey Respondent: State Local and Tribal Governments
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 23 USC 134 & 135 Name of Law: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21)
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202403-2125-007

Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: FHWA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 08/31/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $338,530 Annual Response: 15,000
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 3,750 Survey Respondent: Individuals or Households, State Local and Tribal Governments
Authorizing Statute: EO: EO 13571 Name/Subject of EO: Streamlining Service Delivery and Improving Customer Service AND EO: EO 12862 Name/Subject of EO: Setting Customer Service Standards
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202408-2125-001

Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS)
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: FHWA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 09/30/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $1,490,802 Annual Response: 52
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Required to Obtain or Retain Benefits
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 104,520 Survey Respondent: State Local and Tribal Governments
Authorizing Statute: None
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202405-2125-003

Survey of Metro Planning Org and State Dept of Transportation Regarding Practices for Incorporating Equity and Meaningful Public Involvement in Transportation Planning and Project Decision-Making
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: FHWA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 09/30/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $75,000 Annual Response: 472
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Required to Obtain or Retain Benefits
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 472 Survey Respondent: State Local and Tribal Governments
Authorizing Statute: EO: EO 13985 Name/Subject of EO: AND Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government. AND EO: EO 14091 Name/Subject of EO: Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Gov.
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202403-2125-005

Traffic Incident Management Capability Maturity Self-Assessment National Analysis Report
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: FHWA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 06/30/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $120,000 Annual Response: 60
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 180 Survey Respondent: State Local and Tribal Governments
Authorizing Statute: PL: Pub.L. 112 - 141 52003 Name of Law: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21)
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202403-2125-002

USDOT Survey and Comparative Assessment of Truck Parking Facilities. (Jason's Law)
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: FHWA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 08/31/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $192,472 Annual Response: 13,289
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Required to Obtain or Retain Benefits
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 7,217 Survey Respondent: State Local and Tribal Governments, Private Sector, Individuals or Households
Authorizing Statute: PL: Pub.L. 112 - 141 1401(c)(3) "Name of Law: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21)"
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202403-2125-009

Effectiveness of Third-Party Testing and Minimum Standards for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Knowledge and Skills Tests
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: FMCSA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 08/31/2026
Annual Federal Government Cost: $266,590 Annual Response: 204
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Required to Obtain or Retain Benefits, Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 74 Survey Respondent: Private Sector
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 23 USC 403 Name of Law: Highway Safety Research and Development
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202304-2126-004

Human Factors Considerations in Commercial Motor Vehicle Automated Driving Systems and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: FMCSA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 09/30/2026
Annual Federal Government Cost: $531,111 Annual Response: 1,590
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 714 Survey Respondent: Individuals or Households, Private Sector
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 49 USC 31108 Name of Law: Motor Carrier Research and Technology Program
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202302-2126-002

Impact of Driver Detention Time on Safety and Operations
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: FMCSA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 05/31/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $2,158,279 Annual Response: 912,810
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 7,869 Survey Respondent: Private Sector
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 49 USC 31108 Name of Law: Motor Carrier Research and Technology Program AND US Code: 49 USC 31133 Name of Law: General powers of the Secretary of Transportation AND US Code: 49 USC 31136 Name of Law: United States Government regulations AND US Code: 49 USC 504 Name of Law: Reports and records AND US Code: 49 USC 31502 Name of Law: Requirements for qualification hours of service safety and equipment standards
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202311-2126-003

Quantitative Data on Safety Belt Usage of Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: FMCSA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 03/31/2028
Annual Federal Government Cost: $35,950 Annual Response: 1,060
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 177 Survey Respondent: Private Sector
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 49 USC 113 Name of Law: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202409-2126-001

Safety Impacts of Human-Automated Driving System (ADS) Team Driving Applications
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: FMCSA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 06/30/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $1,827,679 Annual Response: 1,480
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 1,526 Survey Respondent: Individuals or Households
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 49 USC 504 Name of Law: Reports and records AND US Code: 49 USC 31133 Name of Law: General powers of the Secretary of Transportation AND US Code: 49 USC 31136 Name of Law: United States Government regulations AND US Code: 49 USC 31108 Name of Law: Motor carrier research and technology program
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202308-2126-001

Truck and Bus Maintenance Requirements and Their Impact on Safety
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: FMCSA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 03/31/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $192,187 Annual Response: 867
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 265 Survey Respondent: Private Sector
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 49 USC 31108 Name of Law: Motor Carrier Research and Technology Programs
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202310-2126-001

Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: FRA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 07/31/2026
Annual Federal Government Cost: $17,548 Annual Response: 17,250
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 1,425 Survey Respondent: Private Sector
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 44 USC 3501 Name of Law: Paperwork Reduction Act
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202304-2130-001

Workforce Development (WFD) Survey
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: FRA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 06/30/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $15,360 Annual Response: 258
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 107 Survey Respondent: Private Sector
Authorizing Statute: None
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202406-2130-002

Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: FTA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 03/31/2028
Annual Federal Government Cost: $6,400 Annual Response: 10,000
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary, Required to Obtain or Retain Benefits
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 7,582 Survey Respondent: State Local and Tribal Governments, Private Sector
Authorizing Statute: EO: EO 12862 Name/Subject of EO: Customer Service
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202411-2132-001

Survey of FTA Stakeholders
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: FTA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 03/31/2028
Annual Federal Government Cost: $7,407 Annual Response: 8,177
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 1,023 Survey Respondent: State Local and Tribal Governments
Authorizing Statute: EO: EO 12862 Name/Subject of EO: Customer Service AND EO: EO 13571 Name/Subject of EO: Streamlining Service Delivery and Improving Customer Service
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202410-2132-001

Crash Report Sampling System (CRSS)
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: NHTSA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 08/31/2026
Annual Federal Government Cost: $7,292,910 Annual Response: 1,456
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 42,680 Survey Respondent: State Local and Tribal Governments
Authorizing Statute: PL: Pub.L. 89 - 563 106 108 112 Name of Law: National Traffic and Motor Vehicle AND Safety Act of 1966
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202212-2127-001

Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety Field Operational Test (DADSS-FOT)
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: NHTSA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 09/30/2025
Annual Federal Government Cost: $1,283,956 Annual Response: 2,296
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 3,249 Survey Respondent: Individuals or Households
Authorizing Statute: None
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202503-2127-001

Drivers’ Knowledge and Correct Use of New Technology Features in Passenger Vehicles
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: NHTSA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 08/31/2026
Annual Federal Government Cost: $2,652,446 Annual Response: 1,380
Annual Cost Burden: $66,661 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 2,305 Survey Respondent: Individuals or Households
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 23 USC 403 Name of Law: Highway Safety Act
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202210-2127-005

Drivers’ Use of Camera-Based Rear Visibility Systems Versus Traditional Mirrors
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: NHTSA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 07/31/2025
Annual Federal Government Cost: $112,773 Annual Response: 1,925
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 890 Survey Respondent: Individuals or Households
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 49 USC 301 Name of Law: Motor Vehicle Safety
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202202-2127-001

Examining Distraction and Driver Monitoring Systems to Improve Driver Safety
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: NHTSA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 10/31/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $109,173 Annual Response: 626
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 175 Survey Respondent: Individuals or Households
Authorizing Statute: None
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202308-2127-003

Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: NHTSA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 07/31/2025
Annual Federal Government Cost: $525,000 Annual Response: 113,582
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary, Mandatory
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 20,204 Survey Respondent: Individuals or Households, State Local and Tribal Governments
Authorizing Statute: EO: EO 12862 Name/Subject of EO: Setting Customer Service Standards
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202204-2127-001

Human Interaction with Driving Automation Systems
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: NHTSA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 10/31/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $550,173 Annual Response: 1,033
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 301 Survey Respondent: Individuals or Households
Authorizing Statute: None
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202405-2127-003

Investigation-Based Crash Data Studies
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: NHTSA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 08/31/2025
Annual Federal Government Cost: $14,196,000 Annual Response: 67,879
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 12,063 Survey Respondent: Private Sector, State Local and Tribal Governments, Individuals or Households
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 23 USC Chapter 4-sec 403 Name of Law: Highway Safety Research and Development AND US Code: 49 USC Chapter 301 - sec 30182 Name of Law: Transportation
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202204-2127-002

Model Minimum Uniform Crash Criteria
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: NHTSA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 01/31/2026
Annual Federal Government Cost: $376,174 Annual Response: 1,985
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 1,655 Survey Respondent: State Local and Tribal Governments
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 49 USC 30182 Name of Law: Motor Vehicle Safety Research and Development AND US Code: 23 USC 403 Name of Law: Highway Safety Research and Development
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202208-2127-002

National Survey of the Use of Booster Seats
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: NHTSA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 09/30/2025
Annual Federal Government Cost: $1,087,978 Annual Response: 5,300
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 376 Survey Respondent: Individuals or Households
Authorizing Statute: PL: Pub.L. 106 - 414 1-17 Name of Law: The TREAD Act AND PL: Pub.L. 107 - 318 1-7 "Name of Law: Antons Law"
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202205-2127-002

National Traffic Safety Survey
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: NHTSA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $579,347 Annual Response: 4,086
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 2,046 Survey Respondent: Individuals or Households
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 23 USC 403 Name of Law: Highway Safety Act
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202503-2127-002

Fast Track Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: PHMSA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 02/28/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $3,842 Annual Response: 11,250
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 938 Survey Respondent: State Local and Tribal Governments
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 49 USC 5101-5127 Name of Law: Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR: 49 CFR 171-180)
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202312-2137-005