RV camping isn’t any more dangerous than anything else we do in our lives. But, the dangers are different. Just like with anything, you should be aware of your surroundings at all times. When camping in wilderness areas, always be cognizant of wildlife, and never leave anything accessible for them!

For the most part, campgrounds are safe. You’re more likely to fall and skin a knee or stare down an angry chipmunk than run into trouble of a human kind.

At 26 deaths per year, the rate of RV deaths has an average fatality rate of 1/3 of the average rate of all vehicles or 0.44per 100 million vehicles miles versus 1.48 for all vehicles in the US.

Heat exhaustion can lead to heatstroke, an extremely dangerous condition that can lead to severe symptoms, including death. Dehydration is always a concern for any outdoor activity, and heat exhaustion is more of a concern for parts of the country that get very hot.

Drowning
Drowning (668 deaths) is the Leading Cause of Death at national parks and national recreation areas. Drowning is followed by motor vehicle crashes (475 deaths), falls and slips (335), natural causes (285), and suicide (260).

Make sure your tent is at least 15-feet upwind from grills and fires. Maintain at least a 3 feet of clear area around tent, free from leaves and dry grass. Use only battery-operated lights in or near tents and never use heaters that emit carbon monoxide in your tent or camping vehicle.

An RV crash can be just as deadly as a large truck collision. They also have several large blind spots similar to those on semi-trucks. A 2003 study by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reported 70,000 RV accidents that year, with many accidents resulting in catastrophic injuries.

10 Worst camping mistakes and how to avoid them

• Not checking with Mother Nature. Cloudy at the camping ground.
• Not Leaving on Time.
• New Equipment.
• No Reservations.
• Forgetting Backups.
• Taking Wildlife for Granted.
• Forgetting Food.
• Packing the Wrong Tent.

Unexpectedly Cold Weather Conditions.

The second most common cause of death at national parks is getting into a vehicle accident.

Camping isn’t always safe, and it can end fatally. About 25 deaths happen a year in and around this man-made lake. In 2017 alone, 15 people died in the park, four of whom drowned. According to the camping death statistics, this park has also had more homicides than any other over the same 10-year period.

Camping accidents cause injuries as minor as bruises or as serious as paralysis or even death. Here are some of the most common types of camping accident injuries: Your first job if you have been in a camping accident is to get to safety. This may require you to be evacuated by medical personnel.

Nature is a place where many people go to find peace and relax. However, camping is not without risk. Every year many people are injured or killed while camping. This includes children who are injured at summer camp.

Common causes for RV accidents include: Inexperienced drivers (most states do NOT require a special drivers license or testing to drive an RV) Senior drivers (14% of RV drivers are over the age of 65) Driving over the speed limit

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