Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among children in the United States, but many of these deaths can be prevented. Placing children in age- and size-appropriate restraint systems reduces serious and fatal injuries by more than half (NHTSA 2006a).
Unrestrained or improperly restrained children and adolescents are more likely to be injured, to suffer more severe injuries, and to die in motor vehicle crashes than children who are properly restrained.
Additional information can be found at:
- Center for Disease Control
- American Academy of Pediatrics