ATV Safety:Choosing Your Wheels
Ashton WilliamsSouthwest Center for AgriculturalHealth, Injury Prevention and Education
Megan
The Walk Down The Isle Institute. UPMC, Film. <http://www.upmc.com/Services/rehab/rehab-institute/patient-stories/Pages/default.asp&xgt;.
Mackina Dobrinski
Sit, Jacqueline. "Weatherford Athlete Making Miraculous Recovery After ATV Accident." Oklahoma's Own. (2010): n. page. Web. 26 Jun. 2012. <http://www.newson6.com/Global/story.asp?S=12893030>.
Murphy Nichols
Nichols, Cynde. “Murphy Nichols." Concerned Families for ATV Safety. (2007): n. page. Web. 6 Jul. 2012. <http://atvsafetynet.org/stories_nichols.html>.
Jay Thomas Patton
Harrison, Mark. "Boy dies in ATV accident ." Times-Journal. (2011): n. page. Web. 26 Jun. 2012. <http://times-journal.com/news/article_2b9a6190-3888-11e0-869c-001cc4c002e0.html>.
Kyle Rabe
Rabe, Tom. "Kyle Rabe." Concerned Families for ATV Safety. (2007): n. page. Web. 6 Jul. 2012. <http://atvsafetynet.org/stories_rabe.html>.
Wesley Troxtell
"Durant Teen Who Survived Crash Warns Of Dangers Of Four-Wheelers." News 9 Oklahoma's Own. (2012): n. page. Web. 3 Jul. 2012. <http://www.newson6.com/story/18687051/durant-atv-crash-survivor-warns-of-dangers-of-four-wheelers?clienttype=printable>.
National ATV Statistics• 1982-2010: About 11,001 fatalities• 1982-2010: 2,775 (25%) were younger
than 16 years old
National ATV Statistics• 1982-2010: About 11,001 fatalities• 1982-2010: 2,775 (25%) were younger
than 16 years old • 2010: More than 115,000 ER
injuries
National ATV Statistics• 1982-2010: About 11,001 fatalities• 1982-2010: 2,775 (25%) were younger
than 16 years old• 2010: More than 115,000 ER
injuries• 2010: 317 deaths
National ATV Statistics
• ATV incidents account for 30.2% of traumatic brain Injury emergency visits requiring either hospitalization or transfer
ATV Assets
• All-terrain• Small turning radius• Speed• Compact• Utility racks (carry items)• Towing capacity
National ATV Statistics
• 2009: 10.8 million Motor Vehicle Accidents• 2009: 33,808 Road Vehicle fatalities
National ATV Statistics
• 2009: 10.8 million Motor Vehicle Accidents• 2009: 33,808 Road Vehicle fatalities • 2009: 649 ATV fatalities
ATV Safety
• Know the Facts• Gear Up• Attend Safety Training Course• Watch the Terrain• Check it Out
ATV Safety
• Know the Facts• Gear Up• Attend Safety Training Course• Watch the Terrain• Check it Out• Supervise Children
ATV Incident Cost
• $20,000: average cost of a child sent to hospital
• $3.24 billion on annually (U.S.A.)
ATV Safety
• Know the Facts• Gear Up• Attend Safety Training Course• Watch the Terrain• Check it Out• Supervise Children
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