Death is life’s one and only inevitable event, and it comes in many ways – officially, there are 999 causes, so states a recently published report by the National Post. Though ATV or snowmobile deaths garner sensational headlines in the media every season, in reality these unfortunate death only account for .08% of all deaths.
In 2007 (the most recent year available) there were 235,217 deaths and accidents account for 9,951 (4.2%) deaths. Of those death, 3,077 were transportation related and of those 2,950 were road transport related.
Of these, which do you think are the most dangerous? Being a pedestrian, an occupant of a vehicle, a motorcyclist, an off-road vehicle (ATV and snowmobile), a cyclist, or an occupant of a pickup truck or van occupant.
Here are the surprising stats: 816 Car Occupants, 411 Pedestrians, 226 Motorcyclists, 187 Off-road (ATV and snowmobile), 174 Pickup truck or van occupants, 83 cyclists, Of course, even one death is too many is it clear that it is far more dangerous to be a occupant of car or simply a pedestrian than it is to be a rider of a ATV or snowmobile.
Though ATV or snowmobile deaths garner sensational headlines in the media every season, in reality these unfortunate death only account for .08% of all deaths. Snowmobile and ATV clubs are to be commended for their innovative programs designed to encourage safe operation and responsible riding.
