Injury and Violence Prevention Branch

Traumatic Brain Injury Data

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious public health problem and can be caused by a bump, blow, jolt, or penetration to the head that disrupts the normal function of the brain. Each year, traumatic brain injuries contribute to a substantial number of deaths and cases of permanent disability

After viewing this page, if you find yourself needing more information on TBI in North Carolina, please review the Injury and Violence Prevention Branch data request policies and procedures for steps on how to make a custom data request.

Added 04/04/23: Catastrophic Sports Injury and Illness Prevention Workgroup: Phase I Report

TBI Summary Data

• Added 10/11/21: Traumatic Brain Injury Core Slides, 2019 (PDF)
  • Traumatic Brain Injury, 2019. is a recorded presentation of traumatic brain injury data.
• Burden of Traumatic Brain Injuries in North Carolina, 2014 – Provides a comprehensive data overview of TBI in NC and estimates the roll of fall injuries in the burden of TBI in the state.

TBI-Related Fall Injury Data

Maps of TBI-Related Fall Injuries by County of Residence:

• TBI-Related Fall Deaths Map, 2016-2019
• TBI-Related Fall Hospitalizations Map, 2016-2019
• TBI-Related Fall ED Visits Map, 2016-2019

Special Emphasis Reports: Traumatic Brain Injuries

BRFSS Data on Traumatic Brain Injury

The North Carolina Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System includes questions on TBI and loss of consciousness to understand the prevalence of TBIs and the cause of injury. These data are available on the State Center for Health Statistics' website.

• 2016-2019 BRFSS Data
• 2014 BRFSS Data
• 2011 BRFSS Data

Additional Information

• See the CDC’s site on preventing traumatic brain injury.
• For more information on traumatic brain injury in North Carolina, please contact a member of the Injury and Violence Prevention Branch.