The use of all-terrain vehicles (ATV’s) is very popular in Mississippi, but the vehicles are associated with considerable risk of injury or death, particular for children and youth.  Mississippians are 3.5 times more likely to die from ATV accidents than persons in other states.

Policy Options for Saving Lives

The Center for Mississippi Health Policy recently examined the impact of ATV use in Mississippi. Three key findings emerged:

• the risk of injury or death is significant for Mississippians of all