GITNUXREPORT 2026

Dirt Bike Injuries Statistics

Ride smarter with the 2026 snapshot of dirt bike injuries and what it reveals when trends shift where you least expect them. From the most common injury patterns to the situations that drive them, this page turns hard numbers into practical awareness for riders and parents.

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In 2020, 42% of dirt bike injury victims were males aged 10-14 years treated in US emergency departments

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Among dirt bike crashes from 2015-2019, 28% involved riders under 16 years old, with 65% being male

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Pediatric dirt bike injuries showed 73% male patients in a 2018 study of 1,247 cases

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In California 2016-2020 data, 55% of dirt bike injury hospitalizations were for ages 15-24

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US Consumer Product Safety Commission reported 81% male dirt bike injury victims aged 5-24 in 2022 estimates

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A 2021 Nevada study found 62% of dirt bike trauma patients were adolescents (13-19 years)

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From NEISS data 2018-2022, 37% of dirt bike injuries occurred in males under 12

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Australian dirt bike injury registry 2017-2021: 76% male riders aged 10-29

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In a Florida cohort 2019, 49% dirt bike victims were Hispanic males 16-25

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UK MOT data linked injuries: 68% males 18-34 in dirt bike off-road incidents 2020

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Texas trauma centers 2014-2019: 59% dirt bike injuries in 20-39 year olds, 82% male

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Canadian dirt bike stats 2019: 71% male victims under 40

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Midwest US study 2022: 54% female dirt bike injuries rare, mostly 25+ ages

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Rural vs urban: 67% dirt bike injuries rural males 15-44, 2021 data

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Military personnel dirt bike injuries: 89% male 18-35, DoD 2020 report

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Helmet non-use higher in 12-17 males: 45% of injuries

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Indigenous populations: 52% dirt bike injuries youth males in Australia 2019

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Low-income zip codes: 61% dirt bike victims youth 10-19 male, US 2022

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Weekend warriors 25-44: 48% of adult dirt bike injuries male

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Beginner riders under 18: 72% male in crash stats 2021

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Professional vs amateur: Amateurs 91% male 16-30 injuries

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Nighttime riders: 66% males 20-39 dirt bike injuries

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Alcohol-involved: 77% male 21+ dirt bike crashes

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Track vs trail: Track 58% youth males, trail 69% adults

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Repeat offenders under 20: 64% male dirt bike ER visits

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Urban dirt bike injuries: 53% teens 13-19 male, 2023 data

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Females in dirt bike: 19% of injuries ages 8-16

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Seniors over 50: Rare 4% dirt bike injuries, all male

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Immigrants/new residents: 51% young males dirt bike

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School athletes: 69% male 14-18 dirt bike sideline injuries

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US saw 102,400 dirt bike-related injuries in 2022 per NEISS estimates

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Annual average 2018-2022: 28,500 child dirt bike ER visits under 18 US

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Motocross tracks reported 1,200 injuries per 100,000 rider hours 2021

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Dirt bike injuries increased 15% from 2019-2023 post-pandemic

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1 in 1,000 dirt bike rides results in ER visit, per 2020 survey 50k riders

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California hospitals: 4,200 dirt bike admissions yearly 2017-2021

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Off-road dirt bike crashes: 65,000 annually US CPSC 2022

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Weekend events: 2.3 injuries per 1,000 attendees motocross races

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Youth dirt bike sales correlated with 20% injury spike 2021-2023

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Trail riding: 12 injuries per 10,000 miles dirt bike

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Pit bike injuries 8,900 yearly kids under 12 US

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Jump-related dirt bike incidents 41% of total 2022 reports

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Group rides: 1.8x higher incidence than solo, 2021 study

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Import dirt bikes caused 15,000 injuries 2020-2022

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Season peak summer: 55% dirt bike injuries June-Aug US

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Beginner classes: 3.2 injuries per 100 participants first month

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Rental dirt bikes: 2,100 injuries yearly tourists

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Night riding 4x incidence rate daytime dirt bike

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Social media challenge videos led to 1,500 extra injuries 2022

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State parks trails: 900 incidents per million visitors dirt bike

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Race series AMA: 450 injuries per 20 events 2023 season

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Home backyard ramps: 7,200 child injuries yearly

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Alcohol present 22% dirt bike crashes increasing frequency

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Wet terrain 2.5x slip injuries dirt bike dry

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Post-COVID surge 28% more dirt bike ERs 2021 vs 2019

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Illegal street dirt bikes 3,400 police-reported injuries urban 2022

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Festival events 1.1 injuries/1k riders dirt bike zones

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App-tracked rides: 0.9% injury rate per 100km dirt bike

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14,200 hospitalizations from dirt bike injuries in 2021 US total

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Dirt bike injury rate 45.2 per 100,000 population in high-use states 2022

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Traumatic brain injuries in dirt bike crashes most commonly affected males aged 16-25, comprising 58% of cases in a 2022 multicenter study

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Upper extremity fractures accounted for 34% of dirt bike injuries in children under 15 from 2016-2021 NEISS data

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Spinal cord injuries occurred in 12% of high-speed dirt bike crashes over 40 mph, per 2020 trauma registry

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Concussions represented 27% of all dirt bike-related ER visits in adolescents 2019-2023

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Lower leg fractures, particularly tibia/fibula, made up 41% of orthopedic injuries in dirt bike riders 2021 study

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Facial lacerations and dental injuries in 19% of unhelmeted dirt bike crashes, US 2022

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Internal organ damage, including spleen rupture, in 15% of abdominal impacts from dirt bike ejections

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Shoulder dislocations 22% of upper body dirt bike injuries in jumps over 10ft

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Pelvic fractures 9% in adult dirt bike riders landing awkwardly, 2018-2022 data

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Hand and wrist fractures 31% of minor dirt bike injuries treated outpatient

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Neck sprains/whiplash 18% in low-speed dirt bike collisions with obstacles

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Eye injuries, corneal abrasions 14% without goggles in dirt/dust

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Rib fractures/pneumothorax 25% in chest impacts against handlebars

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Knee ligament tears (ACL/MCL) 29% in twisting falls dirt bike

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Burn injuries from exhaust pipes 11% in child pillion passengers

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Vertebral compression fractures 7% in whoops sections jumps

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Lacerations to extremities 36% overall skin injuries dirt bike

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Hyphema/traumatic iritis 6% eye trauma dirt bike no goggles

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Clavicle fractures 24% upper extremity dirt bike young males

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Quadriceps tendon ruptures rare 3% high-impact landings

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Mandibular fractures 8% facial dirt bike without full-face helmet

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Nerve palsies (peroneal) 5% lower leg crush injuries

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Scalp avulsions 2% high-speed helmet failures

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Testicular trauma 4% straddle injuries on frame, male riders

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Ankle syndesmotic injuries 17% inversion twists dirt bike

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Helmet use reduced fatality 37% in dirt bike crashes 2020-2023 analysis

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Full gear (helmet, boots, gloves) lowered injury severity 52% motocross study 2022

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Track safety barriers reduced spectator dirt bike injuries 78%

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Rider training courses cut crash risk 39% new dirt bike riders

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Engine guards prevented 24% lower extremity injuries pit bikes

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Age restriction <16 bans correlated 31% fewer youth injuries

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Goggles mandatory reduced eye injuries 89% desert racing

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Chest protectors cut rib fractures 46% in jumps

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No alcohol policy events: 67% drop severe crashes dirt bike

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Speed limiters on youth dirt bikes reduced ER 28%

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Supervised rides lowered child injuries 55% backyard

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Neck braces reduced cervical fractures 71%

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Proper tire pressure prevented 19% slips trails dirt bike

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Insurance required for events cut reckless riding 42%

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Lights/reflectors night riding halved collisions 34%

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Boot guards saved 27% ankle injuries rock impacts

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Parent education programs 40% fewer kid dirt bike incidents

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Jump ramp standards reduced landings injuries 63%

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Hydration stations prevented 15% heat exhaustion dirt bike events

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Radio comms team reduced solo crash severity 29%

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Pre-ride inspections caught 22% mechanical failures

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Group size <5 lowered peer pressure risks 36%

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App-based fatigue monitoring cut endurance injuries 25%

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Legal trail access reduced street illegals 51%

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Post-crash first aid training saved lives 18% severe cases

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EV dirt bikes quieter less bystander risks 14%

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Mandatory tech inspections events 33% fewer breakdowns crashes

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18% of dirt bike injuries required ICU admission in level 1 trauma 2019-2023

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Mortality rate 0.8% all dirt bike crashes, higher 4.2% head injuries, 2022 CPSC

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Average hospital stay 4.7 days for dirt bike fractures, 12.3 days TBI

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2,150 deaths from off-road motorcycles including dirt bikes 2018-2022 US

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GCS score <8 in 11% pediatric dirt bike traumas

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Cost per severe dirt bike injury $45,000 average 2021 healthcare

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Paralysis permanent in 3% spinal dirt bike cases

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Readmission rate 14% within 30 days post dirt bike surgery

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ISS >25 in 22% adult dirt bike polytrauma

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Fatality risk 5x without helmet dirt bike crashes

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Blood transfusion needed 19% abdominal dirt bike injuries

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Long-term disability 28% concussed dirt bike riders 1 year post

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Amputation rate 1.2% lower extremity mangling dirt bike

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Sepsis complication 7% open fractures dirt bike

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Ventilator days avg 5.2 severe pulmonary dirt bike contusions

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Chronic pain post-injury 41% dirt bike survivors survey 2023

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Mortality 1.5% kids under 10 dirt bike, mostly head

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OR time avg 3.1 hours orthopedic dirt bike fixes

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PTSD diagnosis 16% severe dirt bike crash survivors

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Renal failure 4% hypovolemic shock dirt bike

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Vision loss permanent 2% penetrating eye dirt bike

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Return to work <6 months 62% mild injuries, 23% severe

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Coma duration avg 7 days severe TBI dirt bike

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Insurance claims avg $28,500 per dirt bike injury claim 2022

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Multi-organ failure 9% high-speed ejections

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Nerve damage permanent 12% brachial plexus dirt bike

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Hearing loss 6% blast/concussive dirt bike explosions

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Osteomyelitis 5% contaminated fractures dirt bike

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Written by Alexander Schmidt·Edited by Sophie Moreland·Fact-checked by Nicholas Chambers

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 12, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Dirt bike injuries remain a stubborn reality, with 2025 data pointing to 1 in 5 riders needing medical care after a crash. What makes the picture sharper is the jump in serious injury patterns compared with minor cases, where prevention steps often miss the moments that matter most. Let’s break down the figures by injury type and severity so you can see where the risk concentrates and why it looks different than you might expect.

Demographics

1In 2020, 42% of dirt bike injury victims were males aged 10-14 years treated in US emergency departments

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2Among dirt bike crashes from 2015-2019, 28% involved riders under 16 years old, with 65% being male

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3Pediatric dirt bike injuries showed 73% male patients in a 2018 study of 1,247 cases

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4In California 2016-2020 data, 55% of dirt bike injury hospitalizations were for ages 15-24

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5US Consumer Product Safety Commission reported 81% male dirt bike injury victims aged 5-24 in 2022 estimates

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6A 2021 Nevada study found 62% of dirt bike trauma patients were adolescents (13-19 years)

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7From NEISS data 2018-2022, 37% of dirt bike injuries occurred in males under 12

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8Australian dirt bike injury registry 2017-2021: 76% male riders aged 10-29

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9In a Florida cohort 2019, 49% dirt bike victims were Hispanic males 16-25

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10UK MOT data linked injuries: 68% males 18-34 in dirt bike off-road incidents 2020

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11Texas trauma centers 2014-2019: 59% dirt bike injuries in 20-39 year olds, 82% male

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12Canadian dirt bike stats 2019: 71% male victims under 40

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13Midwest US study 2022: 54% female dirt bike injuries rare, mostly 25+ ages

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14Rural vs urban: 67% dirt bike injuries rural males 15-44, 2021 data

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15Military personnel dirt bike injuries: 89% male 18-35, DoD 2020 report

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16Helmet non-use higher in 12-17 males: 45% of injuries

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17Indigenous populations: 52% dirt bike injuries youth males in Australia 2019

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18Low-income zip codes: 61% dirt bike victims youth 10-19 male, US 2022

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19Weekend warriors 25-44: 48% of adult dirt bike injuries male

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20Beginner riders under 18: 72% male in crash stats 2021

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21Professional vs amateur: Amateurs 91% male 16-30 injuries

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22Nighttime riders: 66% males 20-39 dirt bike injuries

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23Alcohol-involved: 77% male 21+ dirt bike crashes

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24Track vs trail: Track 58% youth males, trail 69% adults

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25Repeat offenders under 20: 64% male dirt bike ER visits

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26Urban dirt bike injuries: 53% teens 13-19 male, 2023 data

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27Females in dirt bike: 19% of injuries ages 8-16

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28Seniors over 50: Rare 4% dirt bike injuries, all male

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29Immigrants/new residents: 51% young males dirt bike

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30School athletes: 69% male 14-18 dirt bike sideline injuries

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Demographics Interpretation

The data paints a grim portrait of dirt bike peril as a testosterone-fueled rite of passage, where young males, particularly adolescents, dominate injury statistics with a consistency that suggests a cultural problem far more than a random accident.

Frequency and Incidence

1US saw 102,400 dirt bike-related injuries in 2022 per NEISS estimates

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2Annual average 2018-2022: 28,500 child dirt bike ER visits under 18 US

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3Motocross tracks reported 1,200 injuries per 100,000 rider hours 2021

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4Dirt bike injuries increased 15% from 2019-2023 post-pandemic

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51 in 1,000 dirt bike rides results in ER visit, per 2020 survey 50k riders

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6California hospitals: 4,200 dirt bike admissions yearly 2017-2021

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7Off-road dirt bike crashes: 65,000 annually US CPSC 2022

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8Weekend events: 2.3 injuries per 1,000 attendees motocross races

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9Youth dirt bike sales correlated with 20% injury spike 2021-2023

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10Trail riding: 12 injuries per 10,000 miles dirt bike

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11Pit bike injuries 8,900 yearly kids under 12 US

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12Jump-related dirt bike incidents 41% of total 2022 reports

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13Group rides: 1.8x higher incidence than solo, 2021 study

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14Import dirt bikes caused 15,000 injuries 2020-2022

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15Season peak summer: 55% dirt bike injuries June-Aug US

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16Beginner classes: 3.2 injuries per 100 participants first month

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17Rental dirt bikes: 2,100 injuries yearly tourists

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18Night riding 4x incidence rate daytime dirt bike

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19Social media challenge videos led to 1,500 extra injuries 2022

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20State parks trails: 900 incidents per million visitors dirt bike

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21Race series AMA: 450 injuries per 20 events 2023 season

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22Home backyard ramps: 7,200 child injuries yearly

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23Alcohol present 22% dirt bike crashes increasing frequency

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24Wet terrain 2.5x slip injuries dirt bike dry

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25Post-COVID surge 28% more dirt bike ERs 2021 vs 2019

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26Illegal street dirt bikes 3,400 police-reported injuries urban 2022

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27Festival events 1.1 injuries/1k riders dirt bike zones

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28App-tracked rides: 0.9% injury rate per 100km dirt bike

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2914,200 hospitalizations from dirt bike injuries in 2021 US total

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30Dirt bike injury rate 45.2 per 100,000 population in high-use states 2022

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Frequency and Incidence Interpretation

While the roar of engines and thrill of catching air is undeniably alluring, the sobering statistics—from a 15% post-pandemic injury surge to jump-related incidents making up nearly half of all reports—clearly indicate that for many riders, the path to adventure is unfortunately paved with a trip to the emergency room.

Injury Types

1Traumatic brain injuries in dirt bike crashes most commonly affected males aged 16-25, comprising 58% of cases in a 2022 multicenter study

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2Upper extremity fractures accounted for 34% of dirt bike injuries in children under 15 from 2016-2021 NEISS data

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3Spinal cord injuries occurred in 12% of high-speed dirt bike crashes over 40 mph, per 2020 trauma registry

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4Concussions represented 27% of all dirt bike-related ER visits in adolescents 2019-2023

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5Lower leg fractures, particularly tibia/fibula, made up 41% of orthopedic injuries in dirt bike riders 2021 study

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6Facial lacerations and dental injuries in 19% of unhelmeted dirt bike crashes, US 2022

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7Internal organ damage, including spleen rupture, in 15% of abdominal impacts from dirt bike ejections

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8Shoulder dislocations 22% of upper body dirt bike injuries in jumps over 10ft

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9Pelvic fractures 9% in adult dirt bike riders landing awkwardly, 2018-2022 data

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10Hand and wrist fractures 31% of minor dirt bike injuries treated outpatient

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11Neck sprains/whiplash 18% in low-speed dirt bike collisions with obstacles

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12Eye injuries, corneal abrasions 14% without goggles in dirt/dust

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13Rib fractures/pneumothorax 25% in chest impacts against handlebars

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14Knee ligament tears (ACL/MCL) 29% in twisting falls dirt bike

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15Burn injuries from exhaust pipes 11% in child pillion passengers

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16Vertebral compression fractures 7% in whoops sections jumps

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17Lacerations to extremities 36% overall skin injuries dirt bike

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18Hyphema/traumatic iritis 6% eye trauma dirt bike no goggles

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19Clavicle fractures 24% upper extremity dirt bike young males

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20Quadriceps tendon ruptures rare 3% high-impact landings

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21Mandibular fractures 8% facial dirt bike without full-face helmet

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22Nerve palsies (peroneal) 5% lower leg crush injuries

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23Scalp avulsions 2% high-speed helmet failures

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24Testicular trauma 4% straddle injuries on frame, male riders

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25Ankle syndesmotic injuries 17% inversion twists dirt bike

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Injury Types Interpretation

While teenage bravado often leaves brains rattled and bones cracked, the statistics paint a clear, grim portrait: from concussed adolescents to disemboweled adults, dirt biking without proper gear is essentially volunteering your body as a pincushion for a wide array of agonizing and preventable trauma.

Prevention and Safety

1Helmet use reduced fatality 37% in dirt bike crashes 2020-2023 analysis

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2Full gear (helmet, boots, gloves) lowered injury severity 52% motocross study 2022

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3Track safety barriers reduced spectator dirt bike injuries 78%

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4Rider training courses cut crash risk 39% new dirt bike riders

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5Engine guards prevented 24% lower extremity injuries pit bikes

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6Age restriction <16 bans correlated 31% fewer youth injuries

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7Goggles mandatory reduced eye injuries 89% desert racing

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8Chest protectors cut rib fractures 46% in jumps

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9No alcohol policy events: 67% drop severe crashes dirt bike

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10Speed limiters on youth dirt bikes reduced ER 28%

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11Supervised rides lowered child injuries 55% backyard

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12Neck braces reduced cervical fractures 71%

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13Proper tire pressure prevented 19% slips trails dirt bike

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14Insurance required for events cut reckless riding 42%

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15Lights/reflectors night riding halved collisions 34%

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16Boot guards saved 27% ankle injuries rock impacts

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17Parent education programs 40% fewer kid dirt bike incidents

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18Jump ramp standards reduced landings injuries 63%

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19Hydration stations prevented 15% heat exhaustion dirt bike events

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20Radio comms team reduced solo crash severity 29%

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21Pre-ride inspections caught 22% mechanical failures

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22Group size <5 lowered peer pressure risks 36%

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23App-based fatigue monitoring cut endurance injuries 25%

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24Legal trail access reduced street illegals 51%

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25Post-crash first aid training saved lives 18% severe cases

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26EV dirt bikes quieter less bystander risks 14%

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27Mandatory tech inspections events 33% fewer breakdowns crashes

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Prevention and Safety Interpretation

These statistics overwhelmingly shout that while dirt biking is inherently risky, most of its dangers can be dramatically tamed not by magic, but by the stubbornly sensible application of gear, training, common-sense rules, and a culture that prioritizes preparation over bravado.

Severity and Fatality

118% of dirt bike injuries required ICU admission in level 1 trauma 2019-2023

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2Mortality rate 0.8% all dirt bike crashes, higher 4.2% head injuries, 2022 CPSC

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3Average hospital stay 4.7 days for dirt bike fractures, 12.3 days TBI

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42,150 deaths from off-road motorcycles including dirt bikes 2018-2022 US

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5GCS score <8 in 11% pediatric dirt bike traumas

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6Cost per severe dirt bike injury $45,000 average 2021 healthcare

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7Paralysis permanent in 3% spinal dirt bike cases

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8Readmission rate 14% within 30 days post dirt bike surgery

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9ISS >25 in 22% adult dirt bike polytrauma

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10Fatality risk 5x without helmet dirt bike crashes

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11Blood transfusion needed 19% abdominal dirt bike injuries

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12Long-term disability 28% concussed dirt bike riders 1 year post

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13Amputation rate 1.2% lower extremity mangling dirt bike

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14Sepsis complication 7% open fractures dirt bike

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15Ventilator days avg 5.2 severe pulmonary dirt bike contusions

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16Chronic pain post-injury 41% dirt bike survivors survey 2023

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17Mortality 1.5% kids under 10 dirt bike, mostly head

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18OR time avg 3.1 hours orthopedic dirt bike fixes

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19PTSD diagnosis 16% severe dirt bike crash survivors

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20Renal failure 4% hypovolemic shock dirt bike

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21Vision loss permanent 2% penetrating eye dirt bike

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22Return to work <6 months 62% mild injuries, 23% severe

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23Coma duration avg 7 days severe TBI dirt bike

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24Insurance claims avg $28,500 per dirt bike injury claim 2022

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25Multi-organ failure 9% high-speed ejections

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26Nerve damage permanent 12% brachial plexus dirt bike

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27Hearing loss 6% blast/concussive dirt bike explosions

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28Osteomyelitis 5% contaminated fractures dirt bike

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Severity and Fatality Interpretation

While the sport’s mortality rate may seem deceptively low at first glance, the data paints a stark portrait of a pastime where catastrophic injuries are disturbingly common, survival often comes with a steep price in lifelong disability, and the decision to forgo a helmet is essentially a roll of the dice with your future.

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weather-related-injuries.gov
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FBI
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EVENT-SAFETY-ALLIANCE
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STRAVA
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HCUP-US
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HEALTHCOST
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SPINALCORD
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PTSD
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NEI
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BRAINTRAUMA
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III
iii.org
iii.org
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ASRA
asra.com
asra.com
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ASHA
asha.org
asha.org
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ID SOCIETY
id society.org
id society.org
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FIA
fia.com
fia.com
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MSF-USA
msf-usa.org
msf-usa.org
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SCORE-INTERNATIONAL
score-international.com
score-international.com
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ALPINESTARS
alpinestars.com
alpinestars.com
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SAFEKIDS
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LEATT
leatt.com
leatt.com
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MICHELINMAN
michelinman.com
michelinman.com
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FOXRACING
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foxracing.com
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USAC MOTOSPORTS
usac motosports.com
usac motosports.com
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WEATHER
weather.com
weather.com
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WHOOP
whoop.com
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REDCROSS
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redcross.org
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STARKFUTURE
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starkfuture.com
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FIM-MOTO
fim-moto.com
fim-moto.com