Mission Statement

The mission of the Automotive Safety Program is to reduce injuries and fatalities resulting from motor vehicle crashes in Indiana.

Program Background

The Automotive Safety Program at Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana University School of Medicine, was founded in 1981 by Dr. Marilyn Bull. Funded by the Governor's Council on Impaired & Dangerous Driving, the program directs child passenger safety research, education, and training in the state of Indiana. In addition, the Automotive Safety Program has long been a national leader and expert in transportation of children with special health care needs.

In 1997, The Automotive Safety Program was awarded additional grant monies from the Governor's Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving to establish the Indiana SAFE KIDS Coalition.