Child deaths caused by high temperatures in cars in the United States soared in 2024: 39 children died, more than 52% lost due to guardians

Passionategeekz June 22 news: In recent years, many automakers have been committed to reducing the tragedy of high temperatures in cars that cause children to die. However, the latest data shows that the number of such incidents in the United States has seen a staggering increase last year. The American Automobile Association (AAA) therefore calls on parents and guardians to be more alert when driving, especially when there are children in the back of the vehicle.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a total of 39 children died from high temperatures in the United States in 2024, a significant increase of 35% from the 29 deaths in 2023, and exceeding the average annual figure of 37.

The American Automobile Association notes that parents need to be highly vigilant even in mild weather. Last year, a two-month-old baby died in a weather temperature of only 77 degrees Fahrenheit (about 25 degrees Celsius). Over the past 11 years, at least one child has died of heat stroke at temperatures ranging from 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit (about 21 to 27 degrees Celsius), highlighting how fast the interior of the car is rising. On a normal 80 degrees Fahrenheit (about 27 degrees Celsius) summerThe cabin temperature of a regular car can rise to 100 degrees Fahrenheit (about 38 degrees Celsius) in just 10 minutes, and 109 degrees Fahrenheit (about 43 degrees Celsius) in 20 minutes.。

On hotter days, the temperature inside the car will quickly soar to above 140 degrees Fahrenheit (about 60 degrees Celsius). In such high temperatures, it is far from enough to just open the car windows.

According to Passionategeekz, although many new cars now come with a rear reminder system standard, aiming to remind drivers to check the rear seats before leaving the vehicle, the high temperature in the car has still shown an upward trend in the past year. The American Automobile Association report shows thatMore than 52% of high temperatures in the car cause child deaths due to guardians who completely forget the child in the car；Another 22% of the incidents are when the guardian knows that the child is in the car, but he leaves the child in the car because he goes out for a short time.;Nearly 25% of the incidents are due to children entering the car without their guardian’s knowledge and being trapped inside.

The American Automobile Association calls on parents and guardians to check the situation inside the vehicle before leaving the vehicle. An effective way to remind you is to place personal belongings, such as wallets or handbags, in the back seat. In addition, keeping the vehicle locked is also crucial to prevent children from entering the vehicle without the parents’ knowledge.

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