We all know seat belts save lives, but have you ever considered that they can save money as well?
Costs for hospital stays and physical rehabilitation after a crash can quickly add up.
Ahead of Child Passenger Safety Week and National Seat Belt Day, which will be held this year from September 15-21 and on November 14 respectively, a new Iowa DOT Research project aims to provide more insight into the financial benefits of wearing a seat belt.
By reviewing and analyzing the vehicle crashes that occurred in Iowa between 2012 and 2016, researchers will consider a variety of crash characteristics, including the extent of the occupants’ injuries and whether seat belts were used.
With a greater understanding of the safety – and financial – benefits seat belts provide, experts hope to be able to convince drivers and passengers to make sure their seatbelts are fastened every time they drive or ride in a vehicle.
Learn more about this and other projects Iowa DOT Research is funding on the Ideas site.
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