Merboy; BGW has never had a "ride responsible death" due to operational failure. There have been deaths at the park due to rides - a suicide, previous health conditions from the individual, worker negligence, etc. There have been a few injuries - again due mostly to the people not following directions (wiggling out of harnesses) climbing up on railings and acting stupid, that sort of thing. The only ride accident I can recall is a gust of wind broke a large branch on the Loch and the car was unable to break completely and hit the limb. Minor injuries were the only result which is amazing when you think of it. I read a daily press article about it years ago and this accident was completely due to mother nature and bad timing.
I would venture a guess that BGW has one of the lowest accident and death rates in the country. The park's safety standards are top of the line and it is the park's number one priority. Not to mention the security of the park (employees there to ensure guest safety) is outstanding.
A couple of things I have seen: A young man jumped off the train (yes - jumped off the train) approaching Tweedside station because he wanted to ride the Loch ness without having to disembark the train at the station house. Within seconds I saw about four secret security people accost the young man and no doubt escort him out of the park.
One woman, who was obviously mentally disturbed, was beating her child senseless, while rambling some very psychotic remarks.. I personally found a BGW team member and informed them of the situation. Within moments, security defused the situation and she and the child (kept separate) were quietly escorted out of the range of vision. I sure hope social services was called on that one. People were about to wrestle the woman down as I have never witness child abuse to that level. One of the worst things I have ever seen and I still pray for the safety of that poor little boy.
If you ever wish to be banned from the park and have your passport revoked, then by all means do something to harm yourself or others. I will guarantee security IS watching and you will never know what happened as they will swoop down on you within seconds.