Every day, people get into their cars to go to work, school, or home. But even short drives can be dangerous if you’re not wearing a seat belt.
In Louisiana, some drivers and passengers still forget to buckle up—and that can lead to serious injuries or even death.
Seat belts are the best protection for drivers and passengers in a crash. They help keep you inside the vehicle and prevent serious injuries.
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Across the United States, about 91% of people wear seat belts when sitting in the front seat. But in Louisiana, only 85.6% of people buckle up. That means around 15 out of every 100 people still don’t wear seat belts.
What NHTSA Says About Seat Belt Safety
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that in 2023, more than half of all people who died in car crashes were not wearing a seat belt. That means thousands of deaths could have been prevented by a simple click.
According to NHTSA, wearing a seat belt:
- Reduces the risk of dying in a crash by 45% for car drivers and front-seat passengers.
- Reduces the risk by 60% for light-truck occupants.
- Keeps you from being thrown from your car, which is almost always deadly.
NHTSA also reminds us that seat belts work with airbags—not instead of them. Both are designed to keep you safe.
Let’s Make Louisiana Safer
Wearing your seat belt takes just two seconds, but it could save your life. Make it a rule in your car: Everyone buckles up, every time.
When you drive through Baton Rouge, Gonzales, or anywhere in Louisiana, remember—safe driving starts with a click.
Together, we can make Louisiana’s roads safer for everyone.
If you or someone you love is hurt in a car wreck, Call Corzo because help, respect, and justice are only one call away.