In 2018, 53 children died in hot cars. It was the deadliest year on record in the past 20 years.
Since 1998, more than 800 children have died from vehicular heatstroke; 24% occurred in employer parking lots while the parent or caregiver was at work.
Parents and caregivers can act immediately to end these preventable deaths.
Learn more: https://www.nsc.org/road-safety/safety-topics/child-passenger-safety/kids-hot-cars