Descriptive characteristics of riders under age 16 years
| Characteristics | No (%) | 95% CI (%) |
|---|---|---|
| *Highest level attained by any household member. | ||
| Age group (years) | ||
| <12 | 215 (71.4) | 65.7 to 77.1 |
| 12–15 | 95 (28.6) | 22.9 to 34.3 |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 175 (53.7) | 47.3 to 60.1 |
| Female | 135 (46.3) | 39.9 to 52.7 |
| Helmet use | ||
| Always or almost always | 170 (59.1) | 52.9 to 65.3 |
| More than half the time | 33 (9.9) | 6.2 to 13.6 |
| Less than half the time | 30 (11.7) | 7.2 to 16.2 |
| Never or almost never | 76 (19.3) | 14.8 to 23.8 |
| State helmet law | ||
| Yes | 125 (40.9) | 34.6 to 47.2 |
| No | 185 (59.1) | 52.9 to 65.4 |
| Region | ||
| Northeast | 63 (22.2) | 16.9 to 27.9 |
| Midwest | 73 (25.0) | 19.4 to 30.6 |
| South | 117 (31.6) | 26.0 to 37.2 |
| West | 57 (21.2) | 15.6 to 26.8 |
| Education* | ||
| High school or less | 93 (29.5) | 23.6 to 35.4 |
| Some college | 77 (26.1) | 20.4 to 31.8 |
| College graduate | 136 (44.4) | 38.0 to 50.8 |
| Household income ($) | ||
| <15000 | 22 (6.0) | 3.3 to 8.7 |
| 15000 to <30000 | 67 (22.2) | 16.6 to 27.8 |
| 30000 to <45000 | 56 (21.5) | 15.9 to 27.1 |
| ≥45000 | 119 (50.3) | 43.4 to 57.2 |