National Passenger Safety Week encourages riders to ‘speak up’ in dangerous situations

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - This week is National Passenger Safety Week, to put an end to tragedies by empowering passengers to speak up when in a car with an unsafe driver. U.S. roadway deaths are rising at an alarming rate. In 2023, 24,238 vehicle passengers were killed in crashes, according to the National Passenger Safety Campaign.

National Passenger Safety Week was launched by We Save Lives and The National Road Safety Foundation, two nonprofits that focus on crash prevention and saving lives.

The goal is to promote safe driving practices and prevent unsafe ones by empowering passengers to “SPEAK UP” when their lives are in danger due to a reckless driver. The theme this year is “Have the Courage to Intervene” and “Speak Up for Safety.”

Visit the National Passenger Safety campaign website to find ways to take action and a checklist for parents to teach their young children.

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