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 car and booster seats reduces serious and fatal injuries by more than half.

Resources & Links

• Douglas County Child Safety Seat Help (car seat safety checks by appointment only, 541-440-7632)

• Child Passenger Safety Seat Help: Alliance for Community Traffic Safety (ACTS) Oregon

• ODOT Safety Programs

• Keeping Kids Safe - online training from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

• Child Safety Seat Recall Information