With Child Passenger Safety Week just having wrapped up, Sept. 15-21, parents and caregivers are reminded to keep children safe in vehicles.

Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than a third of children who died while riding in passenger vehicles were not buckled into a seat or car seat. To mitigate danger to children, drivers should ensure passengers under age 13 are buckled in the back seat and children under age 8 are buckled in the appropriate car seat or booster seat. It is also crucial to make sure car seats and booster seats are installed correctly before driving.

For more resources on car seat recommendations and types, visit www.nhtsa.gov/CarSeat.