Traffic Accidents: Leading Cause of Child Fatalities in the US - Fact Check
True. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children ages 1–19 in the United States. In 2020, 1,324 children died in traffic crashes.
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