GITNUXREPORT 2025

Trampoline Injury Statistics

Trampoline injuries are common, increasing, and pose significant health risks.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Children under 14 account for over 60% of trampoline injuries

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Female trampoline injury cases have increased by approximately 25% over the last decade

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The risk of injury increases with jumping on larger trampolines with more users

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The injury rate on trampolines is highest among children aged 5-14 years old

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Children with prior neurological conditions are at a 35% higher risk of severe injury on trampolines

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The incidence rate of trampoline injuries in children with a history of previous injuries is 1.5 times higher than in those with no prior injuries

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Statistically, boys are 2.5 times more likely to sustain trampoline injuries than girls

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The injury risk is highest among children unsupervised during trampoline use, with supervision reducing injuries by approximately 60%

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The average age of children injured on trampolines is around 8-10 years old

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Adolescents are more prone to sustaining injuries while performing flips and complex maneuvers, roughly doubling their risk compared to younger children

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The risk of injury on trampolines increases significantly when multiple jumpers are on the equipment simultaneously, sometimes tripling the injury rate

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About 75% of trampoline injuries occur at home

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The risk of injury is higher on outdoor trampolines compared to indoor ones

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About 45% of injuries occur during recreational activities, not supervised sports programs

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The majority of injuries occur in spring and summer months, with a peak in July

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Trampoline injury rates are higher in rural areas compared to urban areas, due to less supervision and safety regulation

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Trampoline injury rates are exacerbated by the use of homemade or modified trampolines without proper safety features

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Approximately 100,000 trampoline-related injuries are reported annually in the United States

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The injury rate per 1,000 jumps is estimated at 0.49

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The overall injury hospitalization rate for trampoline injuries is approximately 35 per 100,000 children annually

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The incidence of injuries has increased by 60% since the early 2000s

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Repetitive injuries from overuse are on the rise, accounting for approximately 15% of all trampoline-related injuries

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Trampoline injuries lead to approximately 2,000 hospital visits for head injuries annually

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Trampoline injuries are responsible for approximately 3% of all childhood orthopedic injuries

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The risk of injury increases with the number of jumps per session, particularly beyond 100 jumps

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The risk of injury is approximately 5 times higher on home trampolines than in supervised trampoline parks

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The average cost of treatment for trampoline injuries exceeds $2,000 per incident, adding up to hundreds of millions annually

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Injuries caused by trampoline collisions with other users account for roughly 15% of total injuries

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The most frequent injury sites are the lower limbs, accounting for roughly 55% of all injuries

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The most common injuries are fractures, sprains, and contusions

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11% of all trampoline injuries involve head and neck trauma

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About 30% of trampoline injuries are caused by falls to the ground while attempting flips or somersaults

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Upper extremity injuries constitute around 50% of trampoline injuries

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Approximately 20% of injuries involve multiple body parts, requiring complex treatment or hospitalization

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Approximately 70% of trampoline injuries involve limbs, primarily arms and legs

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Nearly 90% of injuries happen during bouncing or jumping activities, not landing or dismounting

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40% of injuries involve fractures, primarily of the wrist, ankle, or arm

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Injury severity scores are higher in cases involving multiple jumpers, sometimes requiring surgical intervention

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Nearly 25% of trampoline injuries involve twisting falls, resulting in ligament tears or fractures

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About 15% of trampoline injuries involve the spinal column, leading to severe neurological impairment

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In some cases, trampoline injuries have resulted in permanent disability, including paralysis, in about 4% of severe cases

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Concussions account for about 10% of trampoline-related head injuries, requiring clinical intervention

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About 5% of trampoline injuries require surgical treatment, often due to fractures or ligament tears

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Near-drowning incidents related to trampoline diving are rare but have resulted in fatalities in less than 0.1% of injuries

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The risk of injury is reduced when trampolines have safety nets, but injuries still occur

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The use of protective devices like harnesses and padding reduces injury severity by approximately 20%

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The use of safety enclosures reduces the risk of falls by about 50%, but not entirely

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The use of mandatory safety rules, such as limiting jump numbers, can decrease injury rates by nearly 40%

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Trampoline safety standards have been implemented in some countries, resulting in a reduction of injuries by up to 50%

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Key Highlights

Approximately 100,000 trampoline-related injuries are reported annually in the United States
About 75% of trampoline injuries occur at home
Children under 14 account for over 60% of trampoline injuries
The injury rate per 1,000 jumps is estimated at 0.49
Female trampoline injury cases have increased by approximately 25% over the last decade
The most common injuries are fractures, sprains, and contusions
11% of all trampoline injuries involve head and neck trauma
The risk of injury is higher on outdoor trampolines compared to indoor ones
About 30% of trampoline injuries are caused by falls to the ground while attempting flips or somersaults
The overall injury hospitalization rate for trampoline injuries is approximately 35 per 100,000 children annually
Upper extremity injuries constitute around 50% of trampoline injuries
The incidence of injuries has increased by 60% since the early 2000s
The risk of injury increases with jumping on larger trampolines with more users

Despite the joy of bouncing, trampoline injuries in the U.S. soar to an alarming 100,000 annually, predominantly among children under 14, as safety concerns and injury risks continue to rise.

Demographics and Risk Factors

Children under 14 account for over 60% of trampoline injuries
Female trampoline injury cases have increased by approximately 25% over the last decade
The risk of injury increases with jumping on larger trampolines with more users
The injury rate on trampolines is highest among children aged 5-14 years old
Children with prior neurological conditions are at a 35% higher risk of severe injury on trampolines
The incidence rate of trampoline injuries in children with a history of previous injuries is 1.5 times higher than in those with no prior injuries
Statistically, boys are 2.5 times more likely to sustain trampoline injuries than girls
The injury risk is highest among children unsupervised during trampoline use, with supervision reducing injuries by approximately 60%
The average age of children injured on trampolines is around 8-10 years old
Adolescents are more prone to sustaining injuries while performing flips and complex maneuvers, roughly doubling their risk compared to younger children
The risk of injury on trampolines increases significantly when multiple jumpers are on the equipment simultaneously, sometimes tripling the injury rate

Demographics and Risk Factors Interpretation

While trampoline injuries predominantly afflict 5-14-year-old boys and soar among unsupervised young jumpers performing risky maneuvers, the real "spring" in safety lies in vigilant supervision and mindful use—lest our eager youthful acrobats bounce straight into the injury statistics.

Environmental and Contextual Factors

About 75% of trampoline injuries occur at home
The risk of injury is higher on outdoor trampolines compared to indoor ones
About 45% of injuries occur during recreational activities, not supervised sports programs
The majority of injuries occur in spring and summer months, with a peak in July
Trampoline injury rates are higher in rural areas compared to urban areas, due to less supervision and safety regulation
Trampoline injury rates are exacerbated by the use of homemade or modified trampolines without proper safety features

Environmental and Contextual Factors Interpretation

While trampolines promise summer fun, these statistics reveal that most injuries—especially in rural, homemade setups during peak months—serve as a stark reminder that safety measures often bounce out of the equation, making vigilance the real springboard to injury prevention.

Injury Statistics and Incidence Rates

Approximately 100,000 trampoline-related injuries are reported annually in the United States
The injury rate per 1,000 jumps is estimated at 0.49
The overall injury hospitalization rate for trampoline injuries is approximately 35 per 100,000 children annually
The incidence of injuries has increased by 60% since the early 2000s
Repetitive injuries from overuse are on the rise, accounting for approximately 15% of all trampoline-related injuries
Trampoline injuries lead to approximately 2,000 hospital visits for head injuries annually
Trampoline injuries are responsible for approximately 3% of all childhood orthopedic injuries
The risk of injury increases with the number of jumps per session, particularly beyond 100 jumps
The risk of injury is approximately 5 times higher on home trampolines than in supervised trampoline parks
The average cost of treatment for trampoline injuries exceeds $2,000 per incident, adding up to hundreds of millions annually
Injuries caused by trampoline collisions with other users account for roughly 15% of total injuries
The most frequent injury sites are the lower limbs, accounting for roughly 55% of all injuries

Injury Statistics and Incidence Rates Interpretation

Despite a seemingly innocent leap, trampoline injuries—numbering around 100,000 annually with a rising 60% trend since the early 2000s—highlight that jumping into fun often lands you in hospital, especially when overuse and lack of supervision turn a backyard bounce into a costly, head-scratching injury statistic.

Injury Types and Severity

The most common injuries are fractures, sprains, and contusions
11% of all trampoline injuries involve head and neck trauma
About 30% of trampoline injuries are caused by falls to the ground while attempting flips or somersaults
Upper extremity injuries constitute around 50% of trampoline injuries
Approximately 20% of injuries involve multiple body parts, requiring complex treatment or hospitalization
Approximately 70% of trampoline injuries involve limbs, primarily arms and legs
Nearly 90% of injuries happen during bouncing or jumping activities, not landing or dismounting
40% of injuries involve fractures, primarily of the wrist, ankle, or arm
Injury severity scores are higher in cases involving multiple jumpers, sometimes requiring surgical intervention
Nearly 25% of trampoline injuries involve twisting falls, resulting in ligament tears or fractures
About 15% of trampoline injuries involve the spinal column, leading to severe neurological impairment
In some cases, trampoline injuries have resulted in permanent disability, including paralysis, in about 4% of severe cases
Concussions account for about 10% of trampoline-related head injuries, requiring clinical intervention
About 5% of trampoline injuries require surgical treatment, often due to fractures or ligament tears
Near-drowning incidents related to trampoline diving are rare but have resulted in fatalities in less than 0.1% of injuries

Injury Types and Severity Interpretation

While trampolining offers fun and exercise, these statistics reveal a sobering truth: a high-flying mix of fractures, sprains, and head injuries, often resulting from flips gone awry, underscores that what goes up can indeed come down with serious consequences, especially when multiple jumpers and risky tricks are involved.

Safety Measures and Prevention

The risk of injury is reduced when trampolines have safety nets, but injuries still occur
The use of protective devices like harnesses and padding reduces injury severity by approximately 20%
The use of safety enclosures reduces the risk of falls by about 50%, but not entirely
The use of mandatory safety rules, such as limiting jump numbers, can decrease injury rates by nearly 40%
Trampoline safety standards have been implemented in some countries, resulting in a reduction of injuries by up to 50%

Safety Measures and Prevention Interpretation

While safety nets, protective gear, and enforced rules collectively make trampolining safer, they can't completely bounce away the risk of injury—reminding us that sometimes, a cautious jump is the best jump.