How many accidents are caused by skateboarding?

Is skateboarding the most dangerous sport?

Conclusion. Despite its negative image among the medical fraternity, the skateboard does not appear to be a dangerous sport with a low incidence and injuries encountered being not severe. Skateboarding should be restricted to supervised skateboard parks and skateboarders should wear protective gear.

How many skateboarders have died?

At least 147 skateboarders killed in the United States from 2011-2015, almost all on roads. Skateboarders experience a similar fatality rate as pedestrians and bicyclists. Like other non-motorized users, skateboarders are vulnerable users versus autos.

Is skateboarding dying?

Industry studies show skateboarding involvement is down for nearly every age group, including the youth. Participation in skateboarding has declined. In the past ten years, parks are less crowded than they have ever been. Skateboarding companies are closing.

Has anyone ever died from skating?

At least 147 skateboarders killed in the United States from 2011-2015, almost all on roads. Skateboarders experience a similar fatality rate as pedestrians and bicyclists.

Is Skating worth the injuries?

Like any other sport, you run a certain risk to get injured. Skateboarding is no less safe if you take the proper steps to protect yourself. According to research by the National Safety Council 125,145 skaters were treated in emergency rooms after suffering an injury while skateboarding in 2015.

Can skateboarding paralyze you?

Many injuries occur when the skateboarder loses his or her balance, falls off the board and lands on the ground. Other accidents occur when the skateboarder is doing tricks. Spinal cord injuries can also occur, making the individual paralyzed or placed in extreme pain. Head injuries may include concussions.

Is Skating losing popularity?

Industry studies show skateboarding involvement is down for nearly every age group, including the youth. Participation in skateboarding has declined. In the past ten years, parks are less crowded than they have ever been.

Does skateboarding stunt your growth?

You will not grow taller skateboarding. Height is determined within a certain range genetically and you can move to the upper side of this range with a good diet, sleeping regularly and avoiding alcohol, smoking and stress.

Do all skaters break bones?

74% of all injuries are to the extremities – 19 % entail broken wrists, 11% are injuries to the ankles, 16% to the face. Other common injuries are long bone fractures. Only about 5% of skateboarding injuries are severe and most of these occur from an accident involving a vehicle.

How to prevent skateboarding injuries?

Use a quality skateboard. Skateboards have three parts-the deck (the board itself),the trucks (the mechanism to which wheels are attached) and the wheels.