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Edina, MN

TRAFFIC INJURY RESEARCH FOUNDATION USA, INC

EIN 46-2704306
Mission

The knowledge source for safe driving. TIRF USA develops and shares evidence-based research to prevent injuries and loss of life on the roads, reduce related social, health and insurance costs, and safeguard productivity.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About TRAFFIC INJURY RESEARCH FOUNDATION USA, INC

Traffic Injury Research Foundation USA, Inc. (TIRF USA) is an independent road‑safety research institute and registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit formed in 2013 to meet the needs of U.S. funders, stakeholders and partners that use research and programs developed by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation of Canada. It operates as a donor-facing organization with a public web presence and a giving/donor center.

TIRF USA conducts applied research, program evaluation, surveys, crash analysis, and develops educational tools and resources for policymakers, practitioners and the public. In the last 2–3 years the organization has chaired the U.S. National Distracted Driving Coalition, produced its ongoing Annual Ignition Interlock Reports and state datasets, and completed state-level ignition interlock evaluations and technology assessments for transportation agencies.

Notable achievements

Chairs U.S. National Distracted Driving Coalition

Serves as chair of the national coalition to coordinate policy, research and practitioner responses to distracted driving, bringing together stakeholders to produce guidance and promote evidence-based countermeasures.

Annual Ignition Interlock Reports

Produces recurring, state-level Annual Ignition Interlock Reports and datasets that are used by states and policymakers to monitor interlock adoption and program performance across the United States.

State program evaluations & federal engagements

Completed independent evaluations of state ignition interlock programs (including Minnesota and Colorado) and delivered applied research briefings and webinars for federal and state agencies (for example on eco-driving and roadside device evaluation).

At a glance

Total assets
$158K
Annual revenue
$189K
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
46-2704306
Location
Edina, MN
Website
tirf.us
On Mahalo since
May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Registered 501(c)(3) public charity (Tax ID/EIN 46-2704306; IRS ruling year 2014).
Charity Navigator profile and financial/accountability scoring (organization holds a Two‑Star/61% accountability & finance score on the Charity Navigator platform).
Widely recognized collaborator with federal and state transportation agencies, public health partners and academic institutions through repeated contracts, technical reports and joint projects.

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