They raise you more than 100 feet in the air and send you shrieking down a hill at 50 mph-yet their wood seems so delicate and their metal so strangely twisted.
Statistics show that roller coasters are quite safe.
Amusement facilities are designed to safely deliver enjoyment and fun to their guests, so it is especially difficult when a visit ends in mishap. Thus, operators and manufacturers work continuously to provide a safe and enjoyable visit for every guest, and a quick glance at the numbers attests to their success in meeting this commitment. Government statistics demonstrate that amusement rides constitute one of the safest forms of recreation available to the public. Year after year, rides have remained at the low end of the CPSC's figures on product-related injuries. Moreover, analysis of public documents and other relevant data consistently shows that a substantial majority of ride-related injuries are due to horseplay or other patron negligence rather than the condition or operation of a ride.