Too many parents are living their worst fear: losing a child. These parents have lost teenagers in vehicle crashes in which they weren’t wearing their seat belt.
Vehicle crashes continue to be the leading cause of death for U.S. teenagers, and TxDOT’s Teen Click It or Ticket campaign is urging teens to buckle up — every seat, every ride.
In 2021, there were 20 motor vehicle traffic crashes in the Atlanta District in which unrestrained teen occupants (ages 15-20) sustained fatal or serious injuries. These crashes resulted in 4 fatalities and 19 serious injuries. Seat belts offer the best protection in a crash, but sadly seat belt use remains low among teen drivers and passengers. In 2021, 45% (144 of 318) of teens killed in vehicle crashes were not wearing seat belts.
