| Farm Bureau Safety
All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
As ATVs become more popular for both recreational and farm use it is important to realize that ATVs operate differently from automobiles or motorcycles. A collision or rollover with an ATV can occur quickly, even during normal turning and driving on hills or over obstacles. (Read these safety tips)
Facts to know:
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Four out of every 10 people treated each year in emergency rooms for ATV injuries are under the age of 16. |
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ATV injuries are six times more likely to result in hospitalization and 12 times more likely to result in a fatality when compared to bicycles. |
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The average medical cost for ATV-related injuries among children seen in emergency rooms is approximately $6,900 per injury. |
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Head injuries are a leading cause of ATV related injuries. |
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The risk of injury to youth operating an ATV is more than twice the risk to ATV operators over the age of 35. |
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