Introduction - In 2005, the Gabriel Martin Hospital in Réunion participated in the data collection for the Ongoing Survey on Accidents in Daily Life. Method - This survey is based on the recording, in the emergency department, of information on patients treated following an accident in daily life: age, sex, residence, treatment, and characteristics of the accident. Results - The incidence rate of accidents of daily life in Réunion is lower than that in mainland France (4.1% versus 7.5%). The overrepresentation of males is much more pronounced there (sex ratio of 1.73 versus 1.27). Among the findings, it is noted that visits to the emergency department for falls are less frequent, as are those for dog bites. Falling trees and wasp stings are more common. Proportionally, tourists sought care at the Gabriel Martin emergency department more often than residents of Réunion, particularly following stings from stonefish or sea urchins. Discussion - The difference in incidence rates can be partly explained by different patterns of healthcare utilization. The overrepresentation of men may be due to a difference in behavior. These initial results provide a basis for preventive measures. (R.A.)