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A MINUTE OF HEALTH WITH CDC
The Road Less Traveled
All-Terrain Vehicle Fatalities — West Virginia, 1999–2006
April 10, 2008

This program is presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC — safer, healthier
people.

Taking the road less traveled can be exciting, but without the proper training and
precautions, it could be deadly. All-terrain vehicles are popular in the U.S., especially in
rural areas, where they’re used to access mountain trails and other rugged terrain. But
ATVs are often used on pavement, and because of their open design, they provide little or
no protection in a crash or rollover. A study in West Virginia found that 250 people died
in ATV crashes in a recent eight-year period; over half of these crashes occurred on
public roads. So before taking a spin, put on a protective helmet and consider taking a
course on how to safely operate an ATV.

Thank you for joining us on A Minute of Health with CDC.

For the most accurate health information, visit www.cdc.gov or call 1-800-CDC-INFO, 24/7.