Falls:

• Falls are a common cause of injury for children. The CDC reports that falls are the leading cause of non-fatal injuries for children ages 0-19.
• Each year, about 2.8 million children are treated in emergency departments for fall-related injuries.

Sports-Related Injuries:

• The CDC estimates that each year, more than 2.6 million children ages 0-19 are treated in emergency departments for sports and recreation-related injuries.

Motor Vehicle Accidents:

• According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for children in the United States.
• Each year, about 150,000 children under the age of 16 are treated in emergency departments for injuries sustained in motor vehicle crashes.

Other Accidents:

• This category can include a variety of other incidents such as burns, drownings, poisonings, and more.
• For example, the CDC reports that about 120,000 children are treated for burn-related injuries each year.