Injury Prevention

The injury prevention program strives to improve public health by taking actions to prevent injuries before they happen. The program works with partners in the community to incorporate injury prevention efforts into their ongoing programs.

Programs

Accidental injuries are the leading cause of death among Texans ages 1-44; motor vehicle crashes account for the majority of these deaths.

Three programs work toward preventing accidental injuries: Child Passenger Safety, which holds child safety seat checks at events and neighborhood centers; Bicycle Safety, which provides training and bicycle helmets to children; and Safe Routes to Schools, which encourages children to walk and bike safely to school.

Child Passenger Safety

You can have your car safety seat checked and learn how to use the seat correctly by certified technicians. The calendar shows upcoming locations and dates.

Bicycle Safety

Learning the safe way to ride your bicycle is an important step to preventing injuries. There's lots of ways to participate in this program:

Take a bicycle safety or bicycle skills class
Lead your own bicycle skills course for children
Help the Austin Cycling Association distribute bicycle helmets
Assist with bicycle training through the American Bicyclists Road I training

Community Partners, Coalitions and Workgroups

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