Statistics show there has been a steady decline in the percentage of unrestrained passenger vehicle occupant fatalities during daytime hours.

In 2009, 86% of vehicle occupants buckled up while traveling during weekend hours as compared to 83% in 2008, a significant increase.

Seat belt use continues to be higher in the States in which vehicle occupants can be pulled over solely for not using their seat belts (primary law states) compared to those States with a weaker enforcement law (other law states), 88% compared to 77% in 2009.

The news is encouraging yet 40,000 people die in car crashes every year, the leading cause of death for people below the age of 35.

Let's all strive to achieve a goal of 100%.