USA Banner

Official US Government Icon

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure Site Icon

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

U.S. Department of Transportation U.S. Department of Transportation Icon United States Department of Transportation United States Department of Transportation

National Household Travel Survey

The 2001 National Household Travel Survey (NHTS) was a joint effort undertaken by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to collect data on the volumes and patterns of passenger transportation. The 2001 survey collected detailed information on both the long-distance and local travel by the American public. This included items such as the mode(s) of transportation, purpose of the trip, duration and distance, and accompanying household members. In addition, it also captured the demographic, geographic, and economic data for analysis purposes.

2017 NHTS conducted by the FHWA