ATV Accident Statistics
ATV safety is a big issue with me. As a father of 2 toddlers who have wheels on their feet instead of toes, and an avid off-roader and ATV owner, I'm even more sensitive to ATV safety where kids are concerned. I spend a lot of time at places like ATVSafety.gov and other sites that promote ATV safety. I also spend a lot of time scouring the web on this topic.
Lately there's been a large amount of abuse of ATV accident statistics by several groups, and un-countable news agencies. I try to point them out when I find them. I constantly see reports proclaiming an increase in ATV related accidents and injuries. What I rarely see is the other side of the statistic; the even larger increase in ATV use. That part is conveniently left out because it actually shows that accident/injury rates are going down.
Having statistical proof that it's going down is making it harder to get legislation to ban kids from ATVs outright, and that's a good thing.
2 de May, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Some ATV drivers are dangerous. CBS 4 News Anchor Shomari Stone reports on an accident in Miami.
4 de October, 2008 at 6:08 pm
Im in the same boat. My family and I go out on our ATVs to the sand and the mountains every chance we can. The question is ..is the sport dangerous? Or are there just reckless drivers. check out my blog at: http://ajlounyinjurylaw.wordpress.com/
12 de March, 2009 at 8:31 am
Last summer I was in a very serious ATV crash and spent a month in the hospital. I’m not a crazy wreckless kid or anything so I’m kinda in support of more ATV safety.
12 de March, 2009 at 8:35 am
I was in a serious ATV crash last summer and spent a month in the hospital. I’m not a crazy wreckless kid or anything so I’m kinda in support for more ATV safety.
30 de April, 2009 at 5:31 am
This past september i was in a serious atv accident in which i rear-ended a truck and was thrown through the air into the lane of on coming traffic.I was in he hospital for 3 days. I had to have my middle finger reconnected. So im leaning for a little bit more atv safety.
19 de November, 2009 at 8:36 am
my story http://www.flickr.com/photos/acanofwd40/sets/72157622539625032/
19 de November, 2009 at 8:38 am
my story
http://www.flickr.com/photos/acanofwd40/sets/72157622539625032/
28 de April, 2010 at 6:42 am
Yes i have also observed that the accident toll of the ATV’s has increased and the most of the accidents are of teenagers who are either careless or don’t have enough knowledge about the bike or are too eager to put on a stunt and get injured
1 de July, 2010 at 8:28 am
Proper general awareness should me made to curb such an incident caused due to reckless driving by the ATV drivers. As these vehicles are sporty youngsters tend to misuse it.
22 de July, 2010 at 11:07 pm
Day by day ATV accident being increase. I believe everyone should wear a helmet.
6 de September, 2010 at 7:41 pm
My son was killed on April.24,2004 on an ATV.He was not wearing a helmet.I would like to encourage all to be safe while riding these things.I sold mine within a month after my son died and my other two children will not ride one ever as long as I have anything to do with it. They are just unsafe…
7 de September, 2010 at 7:31 am
Is there a good source of accident statistics? I can’t seem to find any.
24 de November, 2010 at 1:56 am
Safety should kept in mind when we ride ATV as it can lead to bad injuries or even lose their life and you are doing great job to make people aware and understand ho to ride ATV safely ..
18 de December, 2010 at 1:42 pm
There always be a awareness which made to curb such an incident caused due to careless driving by the ATV drivers. one thing should kept in mind and thats safety and you guys are doing great job to make people aware and understand how to ride ATV safely ..
11 de March, 2011 at 9:24 am
Hi,I must admit that today is my first time I visit here.However,I have found so many interesting in your blog,specially how you determine the topic.I really appreciate it.This is very Good article, Totally a unique one to know.Actually i observed that ATV accident being increased.So,it’s my opinion everyone should wear helmet and most important thing to understand how to ride ATV safely.Thanks for sharing this.