Youth Brain Injury

The Most Common Sports Related Injuries That Resulted
In Traumatic Brain Injury Visits To The Emergency Room

Data Source: CDC

Per Gender / Age Group

[ Male ]

9,020
  • Play Ground3,187
    About 45% of playground-related accidents result in severe injury (Concussions, fractures, internal injuries, dislocations, even amputations)
    While 75% of nonfatal injuries occur on public playgrounds, most occur at school and daycare
    147 children ages 14 and younger died between 1990 and 2000 as a result of playground-related injuries. Of those, 70% occurred on home playgrounds, 56% died from strangulation 20% died from falls to the playground surface
    On public playgrounds, more injuries occur on climbers than on any other equipment, while at home, swings are responsible for most injuries
  • Bicycling 1,608
    In 2010 in the U.S., almost 800 bicyclists were killed and there were an estimated 515,000 emergency department visits due to bicycle-related injuries
    Adolescents (15-24 years) and adults aged 45 years and older have the highest bicycle death rates
    Children (5-14 years), adolescents, and young adults (15-24 years) have the highest rates of nonfatal bicycle-related injuries, accounting for almost 60% of all bicycle-related injuries seen in U.S. emergency departments
    Males are much more likely to be killed or injured on bicycles than are females
    Most bicyclist deaths occur in urban areas and at non-intersection locations
    1998, more than 320,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for bicycle-related injuries. In addition, 225 children and adolescents ages 14 and under died in bicycle-related crashes in 1997
  • Swimming 656
    In 2006 the number of head injuries from water sports (swimming, surfing, diving, water polo, etc.) was 16,060
    Some of the most serious head injuries occur in young children who hit their head as they dive into the pool
    Oxygen deprivation (Hypoxia) resulting in brain cell death occurs after just four minutes
    Unintentional drowning is the fifth leading cause of accidental deaths in the U.S.
    One in five people who die from drowning each year are children ages 14 or below
    85% of drowning fatality victims were reported as not wearing a life jacket or personal flotation device
    There were approximately 3,533 drownings every year from 2005-2009 (non-boating related) in the U.S. (that’s about ten deaths per day).
    More than 50% of drowning victims who survive will require hospitalization. Drowning injuries can cause severe brain damage resulting in long-term disabilities (including memory problems and learning disabilities) or worse, permanent loss of functioning (coma, permanent vegetative state)
  • Baseball 460
    In 2012, there were 3343 injuries to children ages 5 to 18 years. Nearly half (44%) involved the head (25% to the face, including eyes and nose; 14% to the head and neck; and 5% to the mouth) (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2012)
    Over 25% of baseball players and 12% of softball players ages 5 to 14 report some type of injury while playing their sport
    There were over 6,400 baseball related concussions in 2012 (Loehrke, 2012)
    Nearly 117,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for baseball-related injuries, and nearly 26,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated for softball-related injuries.
  • Scooter 429
  • Other2,680
25,362
  • Bicycling5,997
    In 2010 in the U.S., almost 800 bicyclists were killed and there were an estimated 515,000 emergency department visits due to bicycle-related injuries
    Adolescents (15-24 years) and adults aged 45 years and older have the highest bicycle death rates
    Children (5-14 years), adolescents, and young adults (15-24 years) have the highest rates of nonfatal bicycle-related injuries, accounting for almost 60% of all bicycle-related injuries seen in U.S. emergency departments
    Males are much more likely to be killed or injured on bicycles than are females
    Most bicyclist deaths occur in urban areas and at non-intersection locations
    1998, more than 320,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for bicycle-related injuries. In addition, 225 children and adolescents ages 14 and under died in bicycle-related crashes in 1997.
  • Playground 4,790
    About 45% of playground-related accidents result in severe injury (Concussions, fractures, internal injuries, dislocations, even amputations)
    While 75% of nonfatal injuries occur on public playgrounds, most occur at school and daycare
    147 children ages 14 and younger died between 1990 and 2000 as a result of playground-related injuries. Of those, 70% occurred on home playgrounds, 56% died from strangulation 20% died from falls to the playground surface
    On public playgrounds, more injuries occur on climbers than on any other equipment, while at home, swings are responsible for most injuries
  • Baseball 2,227
    In 2012, there were 3343 injuries to children ages 5 to 18 years. Nearly half (44%) involved the head (25% to the face, including eyes and nose; 14% to the head and neck; and 5% to the mouth) (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2012)
    Over 25% of baseball players and 12% of softball players ages 5 to 14 report some type of injury while playing their sport
    There were over 6,400 baseball related concussions in 2012 (Loehrke, 2012)
    Nearly 117,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for baseball-related injuries, and nearly 26,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated for softball-related injuries.
  • Soccer 1,657
    Head injuries account for between 4% and 22% of all soccer injuries (Chudler, 2013)
    In 2001-2009, the rate of concussions among girls was 68% higher than that of boys
    24,840 concussions were reported in 2012 (Loehrke, 2012)
    Over 22% of players ages 5 to 14 will receive some type of injury while playing soccer
    In 1998, more than 77,500 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for soccer-related injuries.
  • Scooter 1,133
  • Other9,558
43,449
  • Football8,988
    About 45% of playground-related accidents result in severe injury (Concussions, fractures, internal injuries, dislocations, even amputations)
    While 75% of nonfatal injuries occur on public playgrounds, most occur at school and daycare
    147 children ages 14 and younger died between 1990 and 2000 as a result of playground-related injuries. Of those, 70% occurred on home playgrounds, 56% died from strangulation 20% died from falls to the playground surface
    On public playgrounds, more injuries occur on climbers than on any other equipment, while at home, swings are responsible for most injuries
  • Bicycling 8,302
    In 2010 in the U.S., almost 800 bicyclists were killed and there were an estimated 515,000 emergency department visits due to bicycle-related injuries
    Adolescents (15-24 years) and adults aged 45 years and older have the highest bicycle death rates
    Children (5-14 years), adolescents, and young adults (15-24 years) have the highest rates of nonfatal bicycle-related injuries, accounting for almost 60% of all bicycle-related injuries seen in U.S. emergency departments
    Males are much more likely to be killed or injured on bicycles than are females
    Most bicyclist deaths occur in urban areas and at non-intersection locations
    1998, more than 320,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for bicycle-related injuries. In addition, 225 children and adolescents ages 14 and under died in bicycle-related crashes in 1997
  • Basketball 4,009
    The rate of concussions among girls was 293% higher than concussions for boys
    Among youth basketball players, for example, 11.5% of girls seen in the ER are diagnosed with concussions, compared with 7.2% of boys
    32,165 concussions were reported in children under 19 in 2012 (Loehrke, 2012)
    Over 15% of players will sustain some type of injury while playing basketball
    In 1998, nearly 200,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for basketball-related injuries. The majority of the injured persons (70 percent) were boys.
  • Baseball 3,061
    In 2012, there were 3343 injuries to children ages 5 to 18 years. Nearly half (44%) involved the head (25% to the face, including eyes and nose; 14% to the head and neck; and 5% to the mouth) (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2012)
    Over 25% of baseball players and 12% of softball players ages 5 to 14 report some type of injury while playing their sport
    There were over 6,400 baseball related concussions in 2012 (Loehrke, 2012)
    Nearly 117,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for baseball-related injuries, and nearly 26,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated for softball-related injuries.
  • Skateboarding 2,613
    Nearly 75,000 skateboarding injuries were recorded in 2009 alone with the majority of these involving children under 15
    Head injuries typically occur when riders are attempting tricks or hit uneven pavement
    Over 60% of injuries occurring on skateboards are in those ages 5 to 14
  • Other16,476
45,140
  • Football13,667
    About 45% of playground-related accidents result in severe injury (Concussions, fractures, internal injuries, dislocations, even amputations)
    While 75% of nonfatal injuries occur on public playgrounds, most occur at school and daycare
    147 children ages 14 and younger died between 1990 and 2000 as a result of playground-related injuries. Of those, 70% occurred on home playgrounds, 56% died from strangulation 20% died from falls to the playground surface
    On public playgrounds, more injuries occur on climbers than on any other equipment, while at home, swings are responsible for most injuries
  • Bicycling 4,377
    In 2010 in the U.S., almost 800 bicyclists were killed and there were an estimated 515,000 emergency department visits due to bicycle-related injuries
    Adolescents (15-24 years) and adults aged 45 years and older have the highest bicycle death rates
    Children (5-14 years), adolescents, and young adults (15-24 years) have the highest rates of nonfatal bicycle-related injuries, accounting for almost 60% of all bicycle-related injuries seen in U.S. emergency departments
    Males are much more likely to be killed or injured on bicycles than are females
    Most bicyclist deaths occur in urban areas and at non-intersection locations
  • Basketball 4,049
    The rate of concussions among girls was 293% higher than concussions for boys
    Among youth basketball players, for example, 11.5% of girls seen in the ER are diagnosed with concussions, compared with 7.2% of boys
    32,165 concussions were reported in children under 19 in 2012 (Loehrke, 2012)
    Over 15% of players will sustain some type of injury while playing basketball
    In 1998, nearly 200,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for basketball-related injuries. The majority of the injured persons (70 percent) were boys.
  • Soccer 3,013
    Head injuries account for between 4% and 22% of all soccer injuries (Chudler, 2013)
    In 2001-2009, the rate of concussions among girls was 68% higher than that of boys
    24,840 concussions were reported in 2012 (Loehrke, 2012)
    Over 22% of players ages 5 to 14 will receive some type of injury while playing soccer
    In 1998, more than 77,500 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for soccer-related injuries.
  • ATV Riding 2,546
  • Other17,488

[ Female ]

5,386
  • Playground2,297
    About 45% of playground-related accidents result in severe injury (Concussions, fractures, internal injuries, dislocations, even amputations)
    While 75% of nonfatal injuries occur on public playgrounds, most occur at school and daycare
    147 children ages 14 and younger died between 1990 and 2000 as a result of playground-related injuries. Of those, 70% occurred on home playgrounds, 56% died from strangulation 20% died from falls to the playground surface
    On public playgrounds, more injuries occur on climbers than on any other equipment, while at home, swings are responsible for most injuries
  • Bicycling 775
    In 2010 in the U.S., almost 800 bicyclists were killed and there were an estimated 515,000 emergency department visits due to bicycle-related injuries
    Adolescents (15-24 years) and adults aged 45 years and older have the highest bicycle death rates
    Children (5-14 years), adolescents, and young adults (15-24 years) have the highest rates of nonfatal bicycle-related injuries, accounting for almost 60% of all bicycle-related injuries seen in U.S. emergency departments
    Males are much more likely to be killed or injured on bicycles than are females
    Most bicyclist deaths occur in urban areas and at non-intersection locations
  • Softball321
    In 2012, there were 3343 injuries to children ages 5 to 18 years. Nearly half (44%) involved the head (25% to the face, including eyes and nose; 14% to the head and neck; and 5% to the mouth) (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2012)
    Over 25% of baseball players and 12% of softball players ages 5 to 14 report some type of injury while playing their sport
    There were over 6,400 baseball related concussions in 2012 (Loehrke, 2012)
    Nearly 117,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for baseball-related injuries, and nearly 26,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated for softball-related injuries.
  • Trampoline 261
  • Swimming 257
    In 2006 the number of head injuries from water sports (swimming, surfing, diving, water polo, etc.) was 16,060
    Some of the most serious head injuries occur in young children who hit their head as they dive into the pool
    Oxygen deprivation (Hypoxia) resulting in brain cell death occurs after just four minutes
    Unintentional drowning is the fifth leading cause of accidental deaths in the U.S.
    One in five people who die from drowning each year are children ages 14 or below
    85% of drowning fatality victims were reported as not wearing a life jacket or personal flotation device
    There were approximately 3,533 drownings every year from 2005-2009 (non-boating related) in the U.S. (that’s about ten deaths per day).
    More than 50% of drowning victims who survive will require hospitalization. Drowning injuries can cause severe brain damage resulting in long-term disabilities (including memory problems and learning disabilities) or worse, permanent loss of functioning (coma, permanent vegetative state)
  • Other1,275
11,391
  • Playground3,455
    About 45% of playground-related accidents result in severe injury (Concussions, fractures, internal injuries, dislocations, even amputations)
    While 75% of nonfatal injuries occur on public playgrounds, most occur at school and daycare
    147 children ages 14 and younger died between 1990 and 2000 as a result of playground-related injuries. Of those, 70% occurred on home playgrounds, 56% died from strangulation 20% died from falls to the playground surface
    On public playgrounds, more injuries occur on climbers than on any other equipment, while at home, swings are responsible for most injuries
  • Bicycling 2,361
    In 2010 in the U.S., almost 800 bicyclists were killed and there were an estimated 515,000 emergency department visits due to bicycle-related injuries
    Adolescents (15-24 years) and adults aged 45 years and older have the highest bicycle death rates
    Children (5-14 years), adolescents, and young adults (15-24 years) have the highest rates of nonfatal bicycle-related injuries, accounting for almost 60% of all bicycle-related injuries seen in U.S. emergency departments
    Males are much more likely to be killed or injured on bicycles than are females
    Most bicyclist deaths occur in urban areas and at non-intersection locations
  • Softball 541
    In 2012, there were 3343 injuries to children ages 5 to 18 years. Nearly half (44%) involved the head (25% to the face, including eyes and nose; 14% to the head and neck; and 5% to the mouth) (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2012)
    Over 25% of baseball players and 12% of softball players ages 5 to 14 report some type of injury while playing their sport
    There were over 6,400 baseball related concussions in 2012 (Loehrke, 2012)
    Nearly 117,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for baseball-related injuries, and nearly 26,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated for softball-related injuries.
  • Scooter 525
  • Swimming 504
    In 2006 the number of head injuries from water sports (swimming, surfing, diving, water polo, etc.) was 16,060
    Some of the most serious head injuries occur in young children who hit their head as they dive into the pool
    Oxygen deprivation (Hypoxia) resulting in brain cell death occurs after just four minutes
    Unintentional drowning is the fifth leading cause of accidental deaths in the U.S.
    One in five people who die from drowning each year are children ages 14 or below
    85% of drowning fatality victims were reported as not wearing a life jacket or personal flotation device
    There were approximately 3,533 drownings every year from 2005-2009 (non-boating related) in the U.S. (that’s about ten deaths per day).
    More than 50% of drowning victims who survive will require hospitalization. Drowning injuries can cause severe brain damage resulting in long-term disabilities (including memory problems and learning disabilities) or worse, permanent loss of functioning (coma, permanent vegetative state)
  • Other4,006
16,824
  • Bicycling 2,051
    In 2010 in the U.S., almost 800 bicyclists were killed and there were an estimated 515,000 emergency department visits due to bicycle-related injuries
    Adolescents (15-24 years) and adults aged 45 years and older have the highest bicycle death rates
    Children (5-14 years), adolescents, and young adults (15-24 years) have the highest rates of nonfatal bicycle-related injuries, accounting for almost 60% of all bicycle-related injuries seen in U.S. emergency departments
    Males are much more likely to be killed or injured on bicycles than are females
    Most bicyclist deaths occur in urban areas and at non-intersection locations
  • Basketball 1,863
    The rate of concussions among girls was 293% higher than concussions for boys
    Among youth basketball players, for example, 11.5% of girls seen in the ER are diagnosed with concussions, compared with 7.2% of boys
    32,165 concussions were reported in children under 19 in 2012 (Loehrke, 2012)
    Over 15% of players will sustain some type of injury while playing basketball
    In 1998, nearly 200,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for basketball-related injuries. The majority of the injured persons (70 percent) were boys.
  • Soccer1,843
    Head injuries account for between 4% and 22% of all soccer injuries (Chudler, 2013)
    In 2001-2009, the rate of concussions among girls was 68% higher than that of boys
    24,840 concussions were reported in 2012 (Loehrke, 2012)
    Over 22% of players ages 5 to 14 will receive some type of injury while playing soccer
    In 1998, more than 77,500 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for soccer-related injuries.
  • Horseback Riding 1,301
  • Playground 1,041
    About 45% of playground-related accidents result in severe injury (Concussions, fractures, internal injuries, dislocations, even amputations)
    While 75% of nonfatal injuries occur on public playgrounds, most occur at school and daycare
    147 children ages 14 and younger died between 1990 and 2000 as a result of playground-related injuries. Of those, 70% occurred on home playgrounds, 56% died from strangulation 20% died from falls to the playground surface
    On public playgrounds, more injuries occur on climbers than on any other equipment, while at home, swings are responsible for most injuries
  • Other8,724
16,709
  • Soccer 2,678
    Head injuries account for between 4% and 22% of all soccer injuries (Chudler, 2013)
    In 2001-2009, the rate of concussions among girls was 68% higher than that of boys
    24,840 concussions were reported in 2012 (Loehrke, 2012)
    Over 22% of players ages 5 to 14 will receive some type of injury while playing soccer
    In 1998, more than 77,500 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for soccer-related injuries.
  • Basketball 2,446
    The rate of concussions among girls was 293% higher than concussions for boys
    Among youth basketball players, for example, 11.5% of girls seen in the ER are diagnosed with concussions, compared with 7.2% of boys
    32,165 concussions were reported in children under 19 in 2012 (Loehrke, 2012)
    Over 15% of players will sustain some type of injury while playing basketball
    In 1998, nearly 200,000 children and adolescents ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for basketball-related injuries. The majority of the injured persons (70 percent) were boys.
  • Gymnastics1,513
  • Softball 1,171
  • Horseback Riding 1,028
  • Other7,872

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