Minute by Minute

Ten minutes is just a fraction of a typical busy day. It goes by so fast, you may not even think about it. What can you do in 10 minutes?

  • Present a project update at a meeting
  • Start a load of laundry
  • Walk your dog
  • Wait in line for coffee during the morning rush

During that same 10 minutes, in the United States, preventable incidents will cause:

  • Four people to die
  • 1,199 people to suffer an injury severe enough to require a doctor or medical professional

The video below illustrates the extent and impact of these deaths and injuries – each one completely preventable – minute by minute:

The video content below reflects final 2021 fatality data and will be updated with final 2022 data shortly.

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