SPOKANE, Wash. — A new list released Wednesday compiled the most injury-prone cities. Does it surprise you that Spokane is on that list? In fact, the Lilac City was named the fifth most injury-prone city in the country.
The list was created by first aid brand, Welly Health PBC.
“Welly is highlighting these injury-prone cities not as a warning, but rather to celebrate and encourage playtime,” said Stephanie Moats Leibke, Vice President of Brand at Welly. “Whether reaching the top of a jungle gym, exploring a theme park, climbing a tree, or learning to ride a bike, owies happen. With a little TLC, a quality first-aid solution and a dash of bravery, summer fun can pick up right where you left off.”
The list cited Spokane hosting Bloomsday and Hoopfest as part of the reason for so many injuries in the city.
According to a press release, the data used for the ranking were sourced from IRI multi-outlet POS reporting from May 2023 to May 2024. The ranking was determined based on comparing each IRI city market area's percent share of the total U.S. first aid bandage sales to its percent of the total census population.
The list consists of different cities throughout the country, and Welly is spreading the message that "play is ubiquitous."
Cities that have high rates of tourism tend to be injury-prone.
Here is the list of the top 15 most injury-prone cities in the U.S.:
- Knoxville, TN
- Orlando, FL
- Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL
- Roanoke, VA
- Spokane, WA
- Boston, MA
- Albany, NY
- Jacksonville, FL
- Omaha, NE
- Denver, CO
- Louisville, KY
- Nashville, TN
- Des Moines, IA
- Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
- Pittsburgh, PA
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