How many people are injured by their garage door during a DIY project? According to a 2007 study by the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System, about 1,610 people in a year were injured by their garage door while working on a do-it-yourself project. By ProMatcher Staff Updated: 08/08/2016 Next Question Source: National Electronic Injury Surveillance System Next Question Find Local Pros Free Actuaries Cost Estimates Related Questions How many people are injured by broken or damaged garage doors? How many people are injured by garage door springs? How many people are injured in a year as a result of garage door-related accidents? How Much to Put in New Garage Door Opener? How Much Does It Cost to Replace 2 Garage Door Springs?