E-Bike and Scooter Injuries Surge Dramatically Over Three Years

Columbia University study reveals a 293% increase in e-bike injuries and an 88% rise in powered scooter injuries from 2019 to 2022.

Researchers analyzed nearly 2 million micromobility-related injuries from 96 U.S. hospitals using National Electronic Injury Surveillance System data.
Bicycles accounted for the most injuries, followed by powered scooters, e-bikes, and hoverboards.
The study highlights significant age and gender disparities, with younger individuals more prone to hoverboard injuries and males more frequently injured on powered scooters and bicycles.
Alcohol use was highest among powered scooter injuries, with helmet use reported in only about 20% of cases across all micromobility devices.
Researchers call for improved infrastructure, such as protected bicycle lanes, and better legislation to enhance safety for micromobility users.