52.6% of children who have died from vehicle heatstroke were forgotten by their caregiver. Since 1998, 505 children have died from vehicular heatstroke after being forgotten. Many of these cases occur at the caregiver’s workplace.

23.8% of children who have died from vehicular heatstroke gained access to an unlocked vehicle. Since 1998, 237 children have died from vehicular heatstroke from gaining access to a vehicle. Most cases occur at the family home or in the neighborhood.

21.8% of kids who have died from heatstroke were knowingly left by a caregiver. Since 1998, 202 kids have died after being knowingly left by their caregiver. Most cases occur at shopping centers, entertainment venues or at the caregiver’s workplace.