Fireworks Statistics and Information

Factoids about Fireworks including injuries, purchases and other trends shown by text, graphs and charts.

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Approximately 9300 people nationwide are seriously injured by fireworks every year.

About 40% of all fireworks related injuries are due to illegal fireworks that have been banned by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

About 45% of injuries from fireworks are incurred by kids under 14 years of age.

Every year about 400 Americans lose sight in one or both eyes due to fireworks.

Fireworks contribute to more than 20,000 fires every year.

Approximately 4 people will die this year in the U.S from fireworks.

Children between the ages of 5 and 9 have the highest rate of firework related injuries.

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Cherry bombs, M-80s, M-100s, and silver salutes are all illegal explosives.

Any firecrackers containing more than 50 milligrams (about 1/6th the weight of a typical aspirin tablet) of powder are illegal to use.

To identify LEGAL FIREWORKS, look for a manufacturer's name on each item or on the box in which they were packaged.

If you suspect anyone selling or using illegal fireworks, you can call 1-888-ATF-BOMB to report it.