Do children really need to be buckled up around town and on short trips?
Yes. Believe it or not, it’s the short trips at low speeds that lead to the greatest number of crashes. About 75 percent of all crashes occur within 25 miles of home. In addition, about 40 percent of all fatal crashes occur on roads where the posted speed limit is 45 miles per hour or less. Low speed crashes or even a panic stop can cause serious injuries.
