National Passenger Safety Week in the News

Speak up: Groups join National Passenger Safety Week campaign with focus on highway safety
by Tony Salazar, Eyewitness News
January 18, 2023
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.

Push for passengers to speak up for their safety while on the road
Megan Thompson
February 7, 2022
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.

Rising roadway deaths: How to prevent another fatality on Hamilton County roads
Christy Calcagno
January 28, 2022
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.

Dave Reich from the NRSF Offers Tips on How to Stay Safe as a Passenger in a Vehicle
News On 6
January 28, 2022
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.

Local law enforcement officers share passenger safety tips
Jay Stahl
January 27, 2022
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.

Highway safety advocates launch Passenger Safety Week
Rachel Piscitelli
January 27, 2022
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.

National Passenger Safety Week launches to teach people about the dangers of impaired driving
Mary Klingler
January 26, 2022
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.

Highway patrol urges passenger safety after increase in traffic deaths
Ryan Sheehan
January 26, 2022
An increase in traffic deaths in Missouri from 2020-21 causes safety concerns for not only drivers but passengers as well.

Be the ‘back seat driver’ … It could save lives on Maryland roadways?
Motor Vehicle Administration
January 26, 2022
In 2021, 80 Passengers Were Killed in Motor Vehicle Crashes; National Passenger Safety Week Encourages Riders to Speak Up for Safety

The first ever National Passenger Safety Week is empowering riders in vehicles
Joe Minney
January 26, 2022
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.

How to be a safe passenger when somebody else is behind the wheel
KXNews
January 25, 2022
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 promote voice of the passenger
Ashley Luningham
January 25, 2022
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.