Seatbelt use in Rutherford County is high, compared to others areas across the country...

That was Corporal Michael Rodgers with the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office. Across the southern states, seat belt use comes in at 88.9%. Nationwide, the rate is at 89.7%.

Corporal Rodgers said that the number of those who die in fatal wrecks not wearing a safety belt is staggering...