SAN ANTONIO As summer temperatures rise, so does the risk of children dying in hot cars. She is the sixth child to die in a hot car this year. Last year, 53 children became victims of hot car deaths, according to Kids and Cars. Although the number is down dramatically as the pandemic squelches routines, child safety advocates say the risk is not. It doesnt matter if youre parked in the shade or if youve left the window cracked or even if you think its not that hot, Thomas said.