Trends by Accident Type

Amusement ride safety encompasses more than just the spinning, speeding, bells-and-whistles part of the ride. You can help increase the odds of a safe experience for those you love by learning what to watch out for while choosing rides, while boarding them, while riding, and while exiting the equipment.

This section outlines the types of accidents and injuries that are reported to state regulatory agencies, organized by the part of the ride cycle in which the incident occurred. Click the following links to learn more.

Data Sources

The information in this section is drawn from safety data provided by regulatory agencies that responded to Saferparks' public records requests. The following graph shows the major categories of amusement ride accidents identified in those records and the age distribution of reported injuries. Click here for more about Saferparks data sources.