--- title: "Travelers Injury Impact Report Highlights Longer Recovery Times Amid Declining Injury Rates | TRV Stock News" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/285076738.md" description: "The Travelers Companies, Inc. released its 2026 Injury Impact Report, analyzing over 1.2 million workers compensation claims from 2021 to 2025. The report highlights that while workplace injury rates are declining, the complexity and recovery times of injuries are increasing, particularly among older and first-year employees. Injured workers miss an average of 80 workdays, with older employees missing 97 days. The report emphasizes the need for employers to enhance safety measures, especially for new hires, and to prepare for injuries with structured response plans. Travelers recommends focusing on workplace risk identification and fostering a culture of safety." datetime: "2026-05-04T05:03:00.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/285076738.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/285076738.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/285076738.md) --- # Travelers Injury Impact Report Highlights Longer Recovery Times Amid Declining Injury Rates | TRV Stock News _Analysis of more than 1.2 million workers compensation claims reveals how an aging workforce and new employees are reshaping the risk environment for employers_ HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) today released its 2026 Injury Impact Report, an analysis of more than 1.2 million workers compensation claims received by the company from 2021 through 2025. The report finds that even as workplace injury rates decline, the injuries that do occur are growing more complex and taking longer to heal – a trend driven by an aging workforce and the disproportionate vulnerability of first-year employees. “The decrease in workplace injuries is a positive story, yet injured workers are still missing an average of 80 workdays,” said Claude Howard, Vice President of Workers Compensation Claim at Travelers. “This report is a reminder that progress doesn’t mean the risk environment requires any less attention, and an employer’s commitment to safety must keep pace with an ever-evolving workforce and injury landscape.” **The Data Behind the Changing Workforce** Injuries involving employees 60 and older represent 16% of all lost-time claims. Their injuries are also more severe, with higher rates of fractures and dislocations, both of which typically require longer recovery times. When injured, these employees miss approximately 97 days – 17 more than the overall average of 80 days. Despite representing a much smaller share of the total workforce, first-year employees account for approximately 37% of all injuries and 34% of overall claim costs, generating more than 5 million missed workdays over the five-year period. That pattern is even more pronounced in certain sectors, with new employees representing an outsized share of injuries in restaurants (51%), small businesses (46%) and construction (44%). Lost workdays vary by industry, with the highest averages occurring in: - Construction: 114 days. - Transportation: 94 days. - Professional services: 77 days. - Manufacturing: 76 days. Employees at small businesses, which are already operating with leaner teams, miss an average of 86 workdays per injury – six more than the overall average. **A Common Hazard With Growing Consequences** Slips, trips and falls rank among the leading causes of the costliest claims – those exceeding $250,000 – across every industry segment analyzed. As workforce demographics shift, the consequences of these persistent hazards are becoming more significant. For employees 60 and older, slips, trips and falls are the top cause of injury, accounting for approximately 39% of their claims – roughly 15 percentage points higher than all other age groups. **What Employers Can Do** Travelers recommends that employers focus on three areas to strengthen the culture of safety in their businesses: - **Protect new hires** by identifying workplace risks, improving safety controls and defining safe work practices. - **Support and engage employees** by building a culture of trust and safety where workers feel valued and are encouraged to take part in defining the safety process. - **Prepare for injuries before they happen** by implementing structured response and return-to-work plans that support employees throughout recovery. “The majority of workplace accidents can be prevented,” said Chris Hayes, Assistant Vice President of Workers Compensation, Risk Control, at Travelers. “Getting ahead of the risks isn’t just good safety practice; it’s one of the most meaningful things an employer can do to protect and support their people.” Additional findings are available at Travelers.com/InjuryImpactReport. For workplace safety resources and information on workers compensation products and services from Travelers, visit the Workers Compensation Hub on the company’s website. **About the 2026 Injury Impact Report** Travelers analyzed more than 1.2 million workers compensation claims the company received between 2021 and 2025 from a variety of industries and businesses of all sizes. Findings were based solely on indemnity claims, where the injured employees could not immediately return to work and incurred medical costs. **About Travelers** The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) is a leading provider of property casualty insurance for auto, home and business. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Travelers has more than 30,000 employees and generated revenues of nearly $49 billion in 2025. For more information, visit Travelers.com. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260501635586/en/ **Media:** Kate Thermansen, 860-954-1789 ktherman@travelers.com Source: The Travelers Companies, Inc. ### Related Stocks - [TRV.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TRV.US.md) - [.DJI.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/.DJI.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [A Look At Travelers (TRV) Valuation As Shares Track Steady Multi Year Returns](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286679963.md) - [3,486 Shares in The Travelers Companies, Inc. $TRV Acquired by Kornitzer Capital Management Inc. KS](https://longbridge.com/en/news/285057206.md) - [The Toro Company Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend | TTC Stock News](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286962805.md) - [MGE Energy Declares Regular Dividend | MGEE Stock News](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286934025.md) - [Vishay Intertechnology Declares Quarterly Dividend](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286815146.md)