Death rates for unintentional falls in the U.S. in 2014 and 2017, by urbanization
In 2017, rates of death from unintentional falls in the U.S. were highest in small metro areas. Both rural and more urban areas of the U.S. saw increases in unintentional fall death rates between 2014 and 2017. Deaths from unintentional falling are more common among the elderly.