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What Should You Know About Ride-Related Injuries?
Amusement parks and traveling carnivals offer an exciting escape from everyday life. They also offer hazards that can, and do, hurt paying customers. 
Most amusement rides are safe for most people most of the time. The industry views that as good news; most accident victims do not.
Although the odds of ride-related injury are low, the extent of injury can be catastrophic. A single accident is too much when it's you or someone you love who's injured. Data collected by government safety agencies can provide insight into the causes of injury on amusement rides, helping you to choose and use thrill rides more safely.
What the Data Shows
- U.S. Injury Statistics
- Who is at Risk for Ride-Related Injury?
- Most Commonly Reported Injuries
- Trends by Accident Type
- Trends by Ride or Device Type
Various factors contribute to accidents and injuries, but age is, by far, the greatest predictor of risk. Half of all ride-related accidents and three quarters of mid-cycle falls/ejections involve children under the age of 13.
