Car crashes lead cause of child deathsMORTALITY RATES More than 100 children or teenagers were killed last year in car crashes, although correct use of child car seats can help cut fatality risk substantiallyBy Yang Mien-chieh / Staff ReporterCar crashes were the leading cause for child mortality and injuries last year, according to a study released by the Jing Chuan Child Safety Foundation yesterday. Jing Chuan Child Safety Foundation executive director Hsu Ya-jen speaks at a news conference in Taipei yesterday. Photo: Yang Mien-chieh, Taipei TimesAs in 2024, car crashes remained the main cause of deaths and injuries of children and teenagers, with 164 children killed or injured in 114 crashes. They were followed by 49 deaths and injuries caused by negligence, 46 deaths or injuries by fire, and 18 deaths or injuries from games and toys, the foundation said. Studies showed that correct use of child safety car seats can reduce the impact on children’s necks by 73 percent and lower their chances of death by 71 percent, Hsu said, adding that safety would be elevated by 75 percent if child car seats are installed aft-facing.

Source: Taipei Times February 09, 2026 16:09 UTC