Traffic crashes are a leading threat to public health.
Increasing seat belt use is still the single most effective and immediate way we can save lives and reduce injuries on America's roadways. Seat belts are estimated to save 9,500 lives in America each year. And those who don't buckle up are costing all of us in lost productivity and money. The facts show that education alone does not convince most young people to buckle up. Seat belt use declines from age five to about 25.