Once your baby becomes a toddler, riding in the car becomes more than just a mode of transportation – it’s an extension of a child’s social life. Here is some important safety information to keep your little explorers safe while they’re on the road.
This Fast Facts focuses on children ages 0–19 in the U.S. in 2021 who were injured as pedestrians in motor vehicle crashes. Data are sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Last updated August 2023.
The Railroad Safety Fast Facts provides the latest statistics and injury and death rates among children for between years 2011 and 2020. Please click the below PDF link to download.