Brain Injuries

Traumatic Brain Injury Statistics

• 1.4 million people sustain traumatic brain injuries in the United States annually.
• Of those 1.4 million, 50,000 die, 235,000 are hospitalized, and 1.1 million are treated and then released from the emergency room.
• Among children ages 0 to 14 years, traumatic brain injuries result in 2,685 deaths, 37,000 hospitalizations, and 435,000 emergency room visits every year.
• The leading causes of traumatic brain injuries are falls (28%), motor vehicle traffic accidents (20%), being struck by or against objects (19%), and assaults (11%).
• The Centers for Disease Control estimates that at least 5.3 million Americans currently have a need for long-term assistance to perform daily activities as a result of traumatic brain injuries.