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Statistics About The Most Dangerous Roller Coaster

The most dangerous roller coaster has an average injury rate of 3 incidents per 1,000 riders.

In this post, we will explore some of the most dangerous roller coasters around the world, from the fastest and steepest to those with tragic incidents. With statistics ranging from record-breaking speeds and inversions to fatal accidents, we will examine the risks associated with these thrilling amusement park attractions.

Statistic 1

"Formula Rossa, located at Ferrari World in the United Arab Emirates, is the fastest roller coaster in the world reaching speeds of 149.1 mph"

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Statistic 2

"Smiler at Alton Towers, UK holds the record for the most inversions on a roller coaster with 14"

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"Fuji-Q Highland in Japan is home to the steepest roller coaster, the Takabisha, with a 121-degree freefall"

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"In 1996, 1 person died and 8 were injured on the Mindbender roller coaster in Galaxyland, Edmonton, Canada"

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"The "Big One" roller coaster at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in the UK had a major crash in 1994 resulting in 26 people getting injured"

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"The Puff the Little Fire Dragon coaster at Lagoon Amusement Park in Utah has been involved in 3 fatalities, in 1989, 2004, and 2008"

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Statistic 7

"The Perilous Plunge at Knott's Berry Farm in California had a fatality in 2001, a woman fell 100 feet to her death"

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"The Superman: Ride of Steel roller coaster at Six Flags New England in the US had a serious accident in 2004, where a man was thrown from the ride and killed"

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Statistic 9

"The Batman: The Ride roller coaster at Six Flags over Georgia, US had fatalities in 2002 and 2008 when patrons were struck by the coaster"

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Statistic 10

"Shockwave at Drayton Manor Theme Park in the UK reportedly caused the death of a young girl in 2021"

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"The Wild Wonder roller coaster in Gillian's Wonderland Pier in New Jersey had a derailment in 1999 resulting in two fatalities"

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"The Cyclone at Coney Island, New York, is one of the oldest roller coasters still in operation, and has had three fatalities its history, in 1985, 1988 and 2007"

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Statistic 13

"The Thunder River Rapids Ride at Dreamworld, Australia cause the death of four people in 2016"

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"The Gravity Max at Lihpao Land Discovery World in Taiwan, the world’s first tilt coaster, drops you at a 90-degree angle, 114 feet"

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Statistic 15

"The Steel Dragon 2000 at Nagashima Spa Land in Japan, named for the Year of the Dragon, is the world's longest roller coaster, measuring 8,133 feet"

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The statistics presented highlight the exhilarating yet perilous nature of roller coasters around the world. From record-breaking speeds and inversions, to tragic accidents resulting in injuries and fatalities, it is evident that the thrill-seeking adventure of riding these attractions carries inherent risks. While roller coasters remain popular attractions for many amusement park visitors, it is crucial for safety measures and regulations to be enforced rigorously to prevent further tragedies and ensure the well-being of all patrons.

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