Statistics
Stats
Arizona is one of the hottest places in the world. Though the state's exact annual count is not always published, The National Kids and Car Safety database shows that Arizona reported 46 deaths between 1998 and 2025.(Noheatstroke.com).
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Vehicles can heat up 19°F in only 10 minutes even at moderate outdoor temperatures. (12news.com). In Arizona's summer heat Internal temperatures may exceed 117°F within an hour which may lead to injury or in worse cases, death. (InjuryFacts.nsc.org).
What Can I Do?
Arizona has a Good Samaritan law which allows people to break a window to rescue a child or animal in a hot car, but only after calling 911 and acting in good faith. (12news.com). Experts recommend always checking the backseat before locking the car to prevent accidental trapping. (12news.com). You can also help us bring attention to the subject by raising awareness about the easily preventable car deaths and injuries that are caused by the South-Western sun by sharing our site and donating to the links provided on our “donations” page.
