But safety experts urge that precautions are necessary to prevent accidental injury and death, especially for younger riders.
Most injuries occur during recreational use, with far fewer when they are used as farm vehicles.
Three-wheeled ATVs appear to be the most dangerous because they are less stable and more likely to roll over. However, the death toll is less - about 10 cases per year. The proportion of injuries that occur to children is extraordinary. He says the most effective safety precaution is one put forth by the American Academy of Pediatrics, which recommends that no motorized vehicles, including two-wheeled cycles, should be operated by anyone younger than 16. ATVs are powerful machines, and if there's a bump or an obstacle, children frequently do not possess the driving experience or strength necessary to maintain control.