Ford Motor Co. plans to release a fully driverless car without a steering wheel or pedals in the next five years, the latest salvo in a technological arms race engulfing the global auto industry.

The U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released the latest statistical findings in their July, 2016 newsletter. According to the findings, In 2014, for the sixth consecutive year, motor vehicle traffic crashes were not among the top 10 causes of death in the United States.

Consumers are increasingly excited about vehicle safety technologies, but a lack of familiarity with connected vehicles and lingering privacy concerns remain as obstacles