September 18-24 is Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week and September 24 is National Car Seat Check Day.
This week highlights the importance of ensuring that all children are properly secured in an appropriate car seat or seatbelt. It is vital to keep up-to-date with all current regulations and suggestions. Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children.
- 607 children under age 13 were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2020.
- 608 child passenger vehicle occupants died in traffic crashes in 2019.
- 38% of children who died in 2019 while riding in passenger vehicles were unrestrained, compared to 33% in 2018.
- Seatbelts save lives.
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