Even as the sweltering summer days begin to fade, Colorado's "Look Before You Lock" campaign stresses the urgency of checking car interiors before walking away, highlighting the rapid and deadly temperature rise that can occur even on cooler days. According to the latest reports, the Colorado Department of Transportation, in partnership with AAA Colorado, demonstrated how vehicles can reach over 100 degrees inside in reduced outside temperatures, a startling reminder of the ongoing risk of vehicular heatstroke. During a thought-provoking event at the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, as reported by CDOT, a car was parked and monitored for temperature changes, with the inside soaring to 105 degrees in mere minutes; while the interior can become a death trap for children, the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and pets left unattended, in a car which sometimes people may think just for a moment but it can be crucial, it is important to note that a child’s body temperature can rise to five times faster than that of an adult, making vehicles exponentially more hazardous for young ones. In a disheartening statistic, 18 children have perished in hot cars in the U.S. throughout 2025, as per CDOT, a stark increase from previous years, underscoring the importance of preventive actions and the lasting impact of even a single moment of inattention. CDOT Executive Director Shoshana Lew imparted a simple yet powerful message: "No child or other vulnerable passenger should ever be left alone in a car, no matter the outside temperature," as obtained by CDOT, emphasizing that heatstroke can threaten lives even at 57 degrees. Among the strategies recommended by experts, such as placing personal items like phones or bags next to a child in the backseat to ensure you look before you lock, there’s a grave call to never forget the fragility of those who are most vulnerable, we underestimate the sun's stealthy peril in too many ways, AAA urges diligence in always checking the back seat before locking up. "AAA is passionate about raising awareness of vehicular heatstroke and continuing our partnership with CDOT," remarked Skyler McKinley, Regional Director of Public Affairs for AAA, as per CDOT, noting that such awareness is key to halting this upward trend in fatalities.