Bakersfield, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — More than 60 traffic safety and advocacy groups nationwide are encouraging passengers to speak up ahead of National Passenger Safety Week, January 22-29.
The 2019 annual report of the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) reported 269,031 persons injured in car crashes, with 3,438 fatal crashes in California.

Less than two weeks ago, a driver, accused of being drunk behind the wheel, got on the freeway and drove the wrong way on a West Valley freeway.
Those actions cost two people their lives, including a person riding in his own car. This comes as there is a push nationwide to get passengers to speak up for their own safety.

US roadway deaths are rising at an alarming rate even during the pandemic. State leaders say drunk, drugged, and distracted driving are all increasing as contributing factors.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF) are asking Americans to speak up if they’re in a car that’s being driven recklessly.
Dave Reich with the NRSF joined the 6 In The Morning team to talk about the dangers of being a passenger and how you can save your life and others.

It’s National Passenger Safety Week and local law enforcement officials are sharing tips for Chippewa Valley residents about how to stay safe in a vehicle even if you are not behind the wheel.

The last week in January kicked off the first Passenger Safety Week launched by the We Save Lives organization partnered with the National Road and Safety Foundation.

Deaths on roads and interstates are rising at an alarming rate, according to experts. State leaders say drunk, drugged, and distracted driving are contributing factors. Now, for the first time, a week is dedicated to promoting safe driving practices.

An increase in traffic deaths in Missouri from 2020-21 causes safety concerns for not only drivers but passengers as well.

In 2021, 80 Passengers Were Killed in Motor Vehicle Crashes; National Passenger Safety Week Encourages Riders to Speak Up for Safety

For the first time ever, the National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF) is recognizing the importance of passenger safety with National Passenger Safety Week.
Focusing on drunk, drugged, and distracting driving, the awareness week is advocating for passengers to take control of their own safety.

Do you pay attention to your surroundings when you aren’t behind the wheel? As a passenger, you should be aware of when a driver is being unsafe.

Organizations are teaming up to give a voice to the passenger.
In honor of National Passenger Safety Week, the National Road Safety Foundation is teaming up with We Saves Lives to stress the importance of a passenger’s job in the vehicle.