Overview

• 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.