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Several statistics clearly show that seat belts safeguard lives. If it utilized correctly, it reduces the chances of serious injury especially to front passengers in the car. If you are riding in sports utility vehicles or vans and experience a crash, seat belts have 73% chances at preventing fatalities. Children are buckled 92% at the time of accidents whereas adults use it only for 72% while traveling in a car. 

Pennsylvania seat belt information for the year 2014

• It has been found that about 79% of the passengers were wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident. 
• When it comes to fatal accidents, more than 48% were not using a seat belt. 
• About 76452 were safe and free from injuries as they were wearing a seat belt.
• About 4605 were injured as they found to be without wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident. 
• Drivers have been utilizing a seat belt often since 1994. 
• Pennsylvania seat belt information for the year 2014
• Pennsylvania seat belt information for the year 2014

Pennsylvania seat belt information for the year 2012 

Out of total road traffic accident deaths, about 56% of the affected drivers or passengers were not wearing seat belts. 

Pennsylvania seat belt information for the year 2010

• The usage of seat belts reached 85% in 2010. It was increased from 84% in the previous year (2009).
• Majority of passengers were seen wearing a seat belt when traveling on the expressway.
• In 2010, more weekday travelers were seen wearing seat belts. It increased to about 85%.
• States that have implemented basic seat belt laws seem to have a high percentage of usage. The primary laws meant that you can be charged or fined when seen without seat belts while traveling or driving the car. 
• The western region of the US has maximum seat belt usage. It was recorded that there were about 95% of the users in this region.