Reduce traffic congestion, get some outdoor time, and improve our air quality by choosing to bike to work on Thursday, May 14, 2026!

In 2023, there were 10,484 unbuckled passenger vehicle occupants killed in traffic crashes. The national seat belt use rate in 2024 was 91.2%, which is good — but it can be better. The other 8.8% still need to be reminded that seat belts save lives. Participating law enforcement agencies will be taking a no-excuses approach to seat belt law enforcement, writing citations day and night.

Motorcycle ownership and miles traveled have shown steady growth over time, and motorcycle rider fatalities have gone up. Road safety for motorcyclists should be a concern and priority for every road user. Every year, a disproportionate number of motorcyclists are involved in traffic fatalities. These fatalities can be prevented through consistent safe behavior from both drivers and riders.

From children riding to school to older adults staying active and healthy, bicycling is both a pastime and a mode of transportation for thousands of Americans. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is urging everyone to be alert to keep bicyclists safe. It takes drivers and bicyclists alike to ensure safety on the roads.

Parents and caregivers think this sort of tragedy could never happen to them. Sadly, ‘never’ does happen. Anyone can forget no matter who is taking care of the child, what their background is, or where they come from: Routines are often upended. It is during these moments of hurriedness and change in routine that many of these tragedies occur. Once You Park, Stop, Look, Lock.