1 in 5 Americans have suffered lawn care accidents, survey finds
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1 in 5 Americans have suffered lawn care accidents, survey finds
Yard chores might seem mundane, but unsafe practices can lead to injury, illness, or even death.
Over the past decade, U.S. residents have been injured while working on their lawns or in their gardens. Lawn mower accidents cost patients an average of $37,000 in medical treatment.
surveyed over 1,000 U.S. homeowners about their history, habits, and concerns related to lawn care accidents and injuries.
See the results below, including demographic insights such as age, education, and income.
Behind the Survey
LawnStarter collected survey responses from a random sample of 1,009 U.S. adults aged 18 or older via Alchemer and Cint between June 19 and June 20, 2024.
Staying Safe Outside
An average of 875 people visit the emergency room every day to treat yard work injuries and around from mowing are reported each year.
Lawn mowing might look fun to young ones, but in the U.S., mowers are the for kids aged 10 and under. Experts recommend waiting until your child is 12 to allow them to operate a push mower and 16 to drive a riding lawn mower.
Additionally, last July was the hottest month on record, and heat-related cardiovascular deaths are expected to .
Accidents happen from time to time and are mostly unpredictable, but prioritizing safety and being informed can prevent them from getting out of hand.
Explore tips and guides below to learn more about safe lawn maintenance practices.
- Use the to see if it's too hot to handle outdoor chores.
- Know the signs of like heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
- Follow these .
- Take care to and pets from outdoor hazards.
- Stretch and stay hydrated for .
- Keep an eye out for pedestrians and vehicles when working alongside the road.
- Before picking up the ax or chainsaw, know .
- Carefully follow product directions when using chemicals or .
