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Remember to wear your safety belt:

• Every time. You're a good driver, but what about the other guy?
• Everywhere. Most traffic crashes happen close to home.
• For every reason. Buckle up to increase your chance of survival in a crash by 45%.

Did you know that car crashes are the leading cause of death and injury to children in the United States? In fact, auto collisions kill more children than all diseases combined.

In Cuyahoga County, research has shown that motorists "buckle down" only 61% of the time compared to the state average of 65% and the national average of 71%. NewsNet5 has joined the Buckle Down Cleveland campaign to raise awareness of the importance of increased use of seatbelts and car seats. Buckle Down, Cleveland!

The History Of Buckle Down Cleveland
Cuyahoga County has historically had one of the worst seat belt usage rates in the state of Ohio. In 1998, Cuyahoga ranked second among the state's 88 counties in crash rates, but a dismal 80th in seat belt use. The Buckle Down Cleveland campaign was designed to increase seat belt and car seat use and decrease motor vehicle-related deaths and injuries among the 1.8 million residents of Cuyahoga County. More...

Free Car Seat Fit Stops
Buckle Down Cleveland is proud to partner with the Greater Cleveland Safe Kids Coalition, part of the National Safe Kids Coalition, to offer free Car Seat Fit Stops to area families who travel with children in car seats and booster seats. Families can learn about the proper use and installation of child car seats and safety belts. See the locations listed to learn where families can have their car seats checked by NHTSA certified child passenger safety technicians. More...

SAFETY: 4 Out Of 5 Car Seats Installed Incorrectly

Myths About Seat Belts
Can you tell which of the following statements about accidents are fact or myth?

• Being thrown from a car in a crash is your best chance for survival.
• Most Crashes are accidents, uncontrollable events that are no-ones fault.
• Airbags alone are enough to protect you in a crash.
• Back Seat passengers are more protected than front seat passengers.
• Bracing yourself on a steering wheel will help protect you in an accident.

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Did you know that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 15-to-20-year-olds or that 64% of motor vehicle deaths among teen passengers aged 13-19 occurred when other teenagers were driving? Learn more Traffic Safety Facts to help protect yourself and your children.

Saved By The Belt
Real people. Real stories. Read how wearing their seat belts saved these Cleveland residents. More...