CPSC Infographic: Big Real Rough Tough Deadly ATV Statistics – 2015
by CPSC Blogger All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) ATV safety ATV-related deaths ATV-related injuriesFull resolution infographic available for download on Flickr.
Data reporting for 2013 to 2015 is ongoing.
Mar 6
CPSC Urges Riders To Keep Off-Road Vehicles Off Roads
by CPSC Blogger All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) ATV ATV Rider ATV safety ATV-related deaths ATV-related injuries ATV's ROV Sports and Recreation Sports and Recreation SafetyBlog en Español
As the long Labor Day weekend approaches and riders head out for one of their last adventures this summer, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges riders to keep all off-road vehicles – OFF roads. This includes all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs), side-by-sides, dirt bikes, and other utility vehicles.
At least 900 deaths (or 33% of reported deaths during a four-year period) were related to ATVs being ridden (…)
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Sep 1
New ATV Report Shows Fewer Injuries and Reported Deaths
by Administrator all-terrain vehicle riding ATV Rider ATV safety ATV-related deaths ATV-related injuriesChildren younger than 16 still make up about one-quarter of deaths and injuries
Although it may seem a long way off in many areas of the U.S., spring and ATV riding season are just around the corner. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) wants to share some important news and safety reminders to help ATV and ROV riders prepare for a safe 2016 riding season.
First, the numbers in the latest CPSC staff report indicate that there are fewer ATV-related injuries and reported deaths (…)
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Feb 25