SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

Every September, Child Passenger Safety Week calls attention to one of the most preventable threats to children on the road.

Across the U.S., policymakers, safety advocates, and caregivers push for the correct use of car seats, boosters, and seat belts, because even one mistake can cost a young life.

According to the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration data, in 2022 alone, 1,129 children age 14 and under died in traffic crashes and 156,502 were injured.

In California, motor vehicle crashes remain a leading cause of death and hospitalization for children.

According to the California Department of Public Health , on average 189 children ages 4 and younger are hospitalized yearly from occupant injuries.

Poor installation or early transitions from rear-f

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