Unexpected ER Visit

Ever wonder about the chances of an accident or sudden illness sending you to the emergency room? While it's impossible to predict the future, we can look at data to get a good idea of the risk. An "unexpected" visit is one you don't see coming—not for a regular check-up or a long-term condition, but for things like a broken bone, a sudden high fever, or a car accident.

This page helps you explore that risk. Use the interactive options below to see a personalized estimate based on millions of real-life hospital records from across the United States.

Your Personal Factors

Young children and older people are more likely to end up in the ER:

What is your age group?

How This Is Calculated

These estimates are based on a statistical model using data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). See the data page for all of the details on how these risks are calculated and for references.