Top 22 toys ranked the most dangerous

December 23, 2015

This time of year is all about gift-giving, and most of us have children on our lists of people to buy for. However, when it comes to shopping for the little ones, make sure to keep safety in mind. This may seem like common sense, but every three minutes a child is treated in the emergency room for a toy-related injury.

So when you shop for the youngsters on your list this holiday season, you may want to steer clear of these top 22 most dangerous toys:


22. Stilts
Average Annual Injuries: 139
Most Common Body Part Injured: Ankle


21. Kites
Average Annual Injuries: 265
Most Common Body Part Injured: Ankle


20. Slingshots
            Average Annual Injuries: 275
            Most Common Body Part Injured: Eye


19. Pogo Sticks
            Average Annual Injuries: 1,358
            Most Common Body Part Injured: Head


18. Marbles
            Average Annual Injuries: 1,496
            Most Common Body Part Injured: Internal


17. Toy vehicles
            Average Annual Injuries: 3,040
            Most Common Body Part Injured: Finger


16. Blocks and other building toys
            Average Annual Injuries: 3,127
            Most Common Body Part Injured: Face


15. Dolls
            Average Annual Injuries: 3,316
            Most Common Body Part Injured: Face


14. Wagons
            Average Annual Injuries: 4,268
            Most Common Body Part Injured: Head


13. Frisbees
            Average Annual Injuries: 5,563
            Most Common Body Part Injured: Face


12. Waterslides
            Average Annual Injuries: 5,721
            Most Common Body Part Injured: Head


11. Fireworks and model rockets
            Average Annual Injuries: 6,274
            Most Common Body Part Injured: Eye


10. Snow mobiles
            Average Annual Injuries: 7,766
            Most Common Body Part Injured: Lower Trunk


9. Go carts
            Average Annual Injuries: 10,716
            Most Common Body Part Injured: Head


8. Sleds
            Average Annual Injures: 19,118
            Most Common Body Part Injured: Head


7. Toy guns
            Average Annual Injuries: 20,604
            Most Common Body Part Injured: Face


6. Scooters
            Average Annual Injuries: 32,887
            Most Common Body Part Injured: Face


5. Rollerblades
            Average Annual Injuries: 41,501
            Most Common Body Part Injured: Wrist


4. Fishing equipment
            Average Annual Injuries: 46,759
            Most Common Body Part Injured: Finger


3. Trampolines
            Average Annual Injuries: 64,554
            Most Common Body Part Injured: Ankle


2. Skateboards
            Average Annual Injuries: 67,647
            Most Common Body Part Injured: Ankle


1. Bicycles and tricycles
      Average Annual Injuries: 416,052                                        
      Most Common Body Part Injured: Head


Did any of your children’s toys make our list? For more information about safety during the holiday season, or to get an insurance quote, visit us online at www.knapptedesco.com or call us today at 515-232-7060.