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
CPSC Warns Families About ATV Dangers for Kids
by CPSC Blogger All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) ATV ATV safety child safety children kids memorial dayIn the lead up to summer, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns parents about the dangers of children riding adult all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).
Tragically, during the four days of the 2015 Memorial Day holiday weekend, there were at least 13 deaths and an estimated 2,900 emergency room treated injuries associated with ATV usage, according to reports gathered by CPSC. Reports for the six Memorial Day holiday weekends from 2009 to 2014 show a total of more than 114 ATV-related (…)
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May 27
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