Injuries are the leading cause of death and disability to U.S. children from 1 to 18 years old. Every day, 20 children die from preventable injuries, resulting in more deaths than all other diseases combined. In fact, injury is the leading cause of death for people through 44 years of age.
National Injury Prevention Day (NIPD) is Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Together with the Injury Free Coalition for Kids and local community partners, the HIPRC will “Shine a Green Light” on preventing serious childhood injury.
Learn more about the HIPRC’s work in support of National Injury Prevention Day >>
As children get older, bicycles provide the opportunity to get outside and explore, experience a bit of freedom, and spend time with friends. When they’re ready to venture out of the driveway and into the street, as their parent or caregiver, it’s important that you help them understand how to share the road safely.
Learn more about Bicycle Safety >>
E-scooters are a popular mode of transportation, especially around major urban cities. It’s important to prioritize safety while riding them. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned rider, taking precautions and following guidelines can help ensure a safe ride.
Learn more about E-Scooter Safety >>
Motor vehicle crashes are a public health concern both in the United States and abroad. In the United States, motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death, and kill over 100 people every day. However, motor vehicle crash injuries and deaths are preventable. There are proven strategies that can help prevent these injuries and deaths.
Learn more about Traffic Safety >>
Learn more about Distracted Driving Awareness >>
Drowning is the process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion or immersion in liquid and is not always fatal. It most often occurs quickly and quietly during periods of inadequate supervision. Adult supervision is often a common contributing factor for childhood drowning.
Learn more about Water Safety >>
Safe Storage of your firearms to a place outside your household can reduce the availability and immediate access to lethal means for people in crisis. It will help prevent suicide or self-harm, is voluntary and allows you to retrieve the gun when the crisis has passed.
By being proactive about firearm safety and access, you can protect yourself and loved ones from firearm injury or suicide.
Learn more about Safe Storage>>
Bike Helmet Safety – (PDF)
National Bicycle Safety Month – (PDF)
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National Bicycle Safety Month
Introduction to National Bicycle Safety Month – (PNG) | (JPG)
Wear a helmet, always! – (PNG) | (JPG)
Stay safe on your ride – (PNG) | (JPG)
Be visible to drivers – (PNG) | (JPG)
Bike helmet safety – (PNG) | (JPG)
Pick the right helmet – (PNG) | (JPG)
Pick the right route – (PNG) | (JPG)
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Overview – (PDF)
Bike Helmet Safety
English – (PDF)
Seguridad de Los Cascos de Bicicleta
Spanish / Español – (PDF)
Безопасность велосипедного шлема
Russian / Pусский – (PDF)
An Toàn về Nón Bảo Hiểm
Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt – (PDF)
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Bicycle Safety – (Click to view)
HIPRC Drowning Prevention – (PDF)
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Drowning is a Leading Cause of Injury-related Death in Youth – (JPG) | (PNG)
Know the Waters – (JPG) | (PNG)
Wear a Life Jacket – (JPG) | (PNG)
Swim with a Lifeguard – (JPG) | (PNG)
Supervise Closely – (JPG) | (PNG)
Boating Safety – (JPG) | (PNG)
Open Water Safety – (JPG) | (PNG)
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WATER WATCHER – (JPG) | (PNG) | (PDF)
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How to Prevent or Take Action in a Drowning Incident– (PDF)
Drowning is a leading cause of injury-related Deaths of Youth – (PDF)
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FREE Student Lifeguard Training for Washington State High School Students:
Get ready to dive-in to your certification >> English (JPG) | (PNG)
Prepárese para zambullirse en su certificación >> Spanish / Español – (JPG) | (PNG)
Приготовьтесь нырнуть к вашей сертификации >> Russian / Pусский – (JPG) | (PNG)
Hãy sẵn sàng để nhảy vào chứng chỉ của bạn >> Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt – (JPG) | (PNG)
استعد للغوص لشهادتك >> Arabic / العربية – (JPG) | (PNG)
准备进入您的认证 >> Chinese (Simplified) / 中文（简体）– (JPG) | (PNG)
準備進入您的認證 >> Chinese (Traditional) / 中文（繁體）– (JPG) | (PNG)
U diyaargarow inaad u quusto shahaadadaada >> Somali / somaliya – (JPG) | (PNG)
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Watch & share!
Cool off, sure, but use caution in waterways – (Click to view)
Drowning danger as weather warms – (Click to view)
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Learn more!
Drowning Prevention – (Click to view)
2022/2023 National Injury Prevention Day: Youth Drowning Prevention – (Click to view)
Just Drive Pledge – (PNG) | (JPG)
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Washington updates car-seat law to boost child protections – (Click to view)
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Motor Vehicle Safety – (Click to view)
Distracted Driving Awareness – (Click to view)
Boosterseat.org – (Click to view)
Firearm Interventions Toolkit – (PDF)
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Washington Firearm Safe Storage Map – (Click to view)
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Firearm Safe Storage – (PNG) | (JPG)
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Firearm Safe Storage – (PDF)
Almacenamiento seguro de armas de fuego
Spanish / Español – (PDF)
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Safe Storage – (Click to view)
Three Firearm Interventions Toolkit – (Click to view)
