Car Seat Safety Motor vehicle injuries are a leading cause of death among children in the United States. But many of these deaths can be prevented. Buckling children in age- and size-appropriate car seats, booster seats, and seat belts reduces serious and fatal injuries by more than half. (Child Passenger Safety, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Child Passenger Safety Facts Car seat use reduces the for the risk of injury in a crash by 71-82% for children, when compared with seat belt use alone. Studies have shown that approximately 59% of child safety seats are not installed correctly (Safe Kids, 2017; CDC Transportation, 2022). In 2022, 599 child passengers ages 12 and younger were killed in motor vehicle crashes in the U.S., and more than 106,000 were injured (CDC Transportation, 2022). Of the children ages 12 years and younger who died in a crash in 2022, 35% were not buckled up CDC Transportation, 2022). Car Seat Recalls To find out if your car seat has been recalled visit www.nhtsa.gov Schedule a Car Seat Safety Check Would you like to learn how to install a car seat or booster seat? Already have the car seat installed, but have questions about adjusting the straps? Have questions or concerns about anything car seat related? We now offer car seat checks on a regular schedule! Registration is preferred but walk-ins are also welcome. Click Here to request a car seat safety check with NSHD or North Shore Fire/Rescue. Wisconsin Child Passenger Safety Laws Click here for Wisconsin law and best practice for child passenger safety. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Car Seats and Booster Seats Click here for National Highway Traffic Safety Administration car and booster seat information and tools. Which car seat is right for your child? Safe Kids Ultimate Car Seat Guide https://www.safekids.org/ultimate-car-seat-guide/ This Car seat handout is also a helpful resource. Updated 12/19/2024