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Key Points Question What is the course of functional, symptom, and quality of life outcomes 1 to 5 years after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and moderate-severe traumatic brain injury (msTBI)? Findings In this cohort study of 1196 level I trauma center patients (859 mTBI, 188 msTBI, 152 orthopedic trauma controls) followed 5 years postinjury, msTBI was associated with increased mortality, yet msTBI survivors displayed improved independence from 1 to 5 years. mTBI survivors had poorer outcomes than controls. Meaning These results suggest that better understanding of TBI recovery, as well as increased clinical and community support for mTBI and msTBI, are warranted to address long-term risks associated with TBI.