Principal Investigator: Valentina Graci, PhD, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Research suggests a higher fatality risk for children in rural areas compared to urban settings, yet current studies lack an updated, comparative analysis of pediatric injury trends. This study aims to address this gap by analyzing motor vehicle crash injury patterns in a predominantly rural region, with a focus on the children’s hospital catchment area, and comparing them with national trends. The findings will inform safety policies, child restraint guidelines, and interventions tailored to different geographic settings.