Fireworks Data and Statistics
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The following data and statistics show how important it is to practice
safety first when setting off fireworks. In the United States, fireworks statistics show:
- In 2006, fireworks caused an estimated 32,600 reported fires,
including 1,700 total structure fires, 600 vehicle fires, and 30,300
outside and other fires. These fires resulted in an estimated 6
civilian deaths, 70 civilian injuries and $34 million in direct
property damage. Fireworks
by John R. Hall, Jr., June 2009 (PDF, 396 KB)
- In 2007, U.S. hospital emergency rooms treated an estimated 9,800
people for fireworks related injuries; 56% of 2007 emergency room
fireworks-related injuries were to the extremities and 36% were to the
head. Fireworks
by John R. Hall, Jr., June 2009 (PDF, 396 KB)
- The risk of fireworks injury was two-and-a-half times as high for
children ages 5-9 or 10-14 as for the general population. Fireworks
by John R. Hall, Jr., June 2009 (PDF, 396 KB)
- On Independence Day in a typical year, more U.S. fires are reported
than on any other day, and fireworks account for half of those fires,
more than any other cause of fires. Fireworks
by John R. Hall, Jr., June 2009 (PDF, 396 KB)
- In 2007, there were 1,557,500 fires reported in the United States
(down 5% from 2006). These fires caused 3,430 civilian deaths, 17,675
civilian injuries, and $14.6 billion in property damage. National Fire Protection
Association
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Last Revised: May 25, 2012 |
