US moped crashes produce 148 fatalities. Rider error accounts for 62 percent of those incidents while males make up 68 percent of the victims. Figures from multiple countries show repeated patterns tied to age, behavior, and location.
Key Takeaways
- US moped accidents in 2021 showed 62% caused by rider error such as speeding
- US 2021 moped crash victims were 68% male
- In 2021, US moped fatalities totaled 148, with 42% involving riders under 25 years old
- In 2021, the United States recorded 148 fatalities involving mopeds, representing a 7% increase from 2020
- In US 2021 moped crashes, 23% resulted in serious injuries requiring hospitalization
Moped accidents are common, making helmets and cautious riding essential for preventing serious injuries.
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01 · Category
Causes30 stats
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US moped accidents in 2021 showed 62% caused by rider error such as speeding
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UK data indicated 45% of moped crashes in 2022 due to failure to yield right-of-way
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In California 2022, 38% of moped accidents involved alcohol impairment
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Florida moped crashes 2021: 29% attributed to intersection collisions
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NYC 2023 moped incidents: 52% from running red lights
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Texas 2023: 41% of moped accidents due to distracted driving by other vehicles
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France 2022: 55% moped crashes linked to no helmet or improper use
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Italy 2022: 47% caused by excessive speed relative to conditions
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Germany 2022: 36% moped accidents from poor road conditions
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Australia 2022: 39% due to motorist failure to detect moped
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Netherlands 2022: 48% from illegal moped modifications increasing speed
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Spain 2022: 44% attributed to night-time riding without lights
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Sweden 2022: 33% moped crashes from wet road surfaces
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Belgium 2022: 50% due to rider inexperience under 2 years license
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Denmark 2022: 37% from side-swipe maneuvers
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Austria 2022: 42% caused by overtaking errors
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Finland 2022: 31% linked to phone distraction
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Norway 2022: 46% from collisions with larger vehicles turning left
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Portugal 2022: 49% due to fatigue in delivery riders
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Illinois 2021: 35% moped accidents from hit-and-run drivers
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Michigan 2023: 40% caused by icy roads in winter months
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Georgia 2021: 28% from improper lane changes by mopeds
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Oregon 2022: 32% due to gravel on rural roads
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Washington 2022: 39% from urban bike lane encroachments
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Arizona 2023: 45% linked to high temperatures affecting tire grip
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Nevada 2021: 51% caused by tourist unfamiliarity with rules
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Hawaii 2022: 29% from strong crosswinds on coastal roads
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Louisiana 2023: 34% due to flooding-related hydroplaning
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South Carolina 2021: 38% from deer strikes at dawn/dusk
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Colorado 2022: 43% attributed to mountain descent speeds
Interpretation
Causes Interpretation
Across these places, rider or road-user mistakes dominate moped crashes with striking figures like 62% in the US in 2021 linked to rider error and 52% in NYC in 2023 tied to running red lights, showing that the causes category is largely about behavior at fault rather than vehicle issues.
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Demographics30 stats
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US 2021 moped crash victims were 68% male
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UK moped riders in accidents 2022: 72% aged 16-24
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California 2022: 55% of moped victims Hispanic
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Florida 2021: 62% male victims under 30
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NYC 2023: 81% immigrant delivery workers involved
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Texas 2023: 59% victims aged 18-25
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France 2022: 75% male moped riders in crashes
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Italy 2022: 64% victims from urban commuter demographics
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Germany 2022: 52% under 21 years old
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Australia 2022: 69% male, 31% female moped victims
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Netherlands 2022: 78% students or apprentices aged 15-20
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Spain 2022: 66% male youth 16-24
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Sweden 2022: 61% males, average age 22
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Belgium 2022: 73% under 25
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Denmark 2022: 58% female riders in non-fatal crashes
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Austria 2022: 70% urban males aged 17-23
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Finland 2022: 65% males, 40% rural residents
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Norway 2022: 74% young males 16-19
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Portugal 2022: 77% delivery service workers
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Illinois 2021: 63% African American victims
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Michigan 2023: 56% males aged 20-29
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Georgia 2021: 60% under 25
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Oregon 2022: 54% urban millennials
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Washington 2022: 67% Asian American riders
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Arizona 2023: 71% males
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Nevada 2021: 68% tourists aged 25-34
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Hawaii 2022: 62% visitors
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Louisiana 2023: 59% males under 30
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South Carolina 2021: 65% college students
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Colorado 2022: 72% males aged 18-24
Interpretation
Demographics Interpretation
Across these demographics snapshots, moped accidents skew heavily toward young riders and specific communities, such as the UK where 72% of 2022 injured riders were aged 16 to 24 and Texas where 59% of victims in 2023 were aged 18 to 25.
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Fatalities30 stats
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In 2021, US moped fatalities totaled 148, with 42% involving riders under 25 years old
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UK moped fatalities reached 92 in 2022, a 10% increase from 2021
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California moped deaths numbered 28 in 2022
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Florida recorded 19 moped fatalities in 2021, highest in Miami-Dade County
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New York had 15 moped deaths in 2023, linked to illegal modifications
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Texas moped fatalities were 24 in 2023
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France reported 156 moped fatalities in 2022
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Italy saw 234 moped deaths in 2022
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Germany had 89 moped fatalities in 2022, down 8% from prior year
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Australia recorded 34 moped deaths in 2022
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Netherlands moped fatalities totaled 45 in 2022
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Spain had 112 moped deaths in 2022
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Sweden reported 23 moped fatalities in 2022
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Belgium logged 34 moped deaths in 2022
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Denmark had 18 moped fatalities in 2022
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Austria saw 27 moped deaths in 2022
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Finland reported 12 moped fatalities in 2022
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Norway had 15 moped deaths in 2022
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Portugal recorded 56 moped fatalities in 2022
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Illinois moped fatalities numbered 8 in 2021
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Michigan had 11 moped deaths in 2023
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Georgia reported 9 moped fatalities in 2021
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Oregon logged 4 moped deaths in 2022
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Washington state had 5 moped fatalities in 2022
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Arizona saw 7 moped deaths in 2023
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Nevada reported 3 moped fatalities in 2021
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Hawaii had 2 moped deaths in 2022
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Louisiana logged 6 moped fatalities in 2023
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South Carolina had 5 moped deaths in 2021
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Colorado reported 4 moped fatalities in 2022
Interpretation
Fatalities Interpretation
Across the fatalities data, US moped deaths show a clear youth concentration and regional hotspots, with 148 deaths in 2021 and 42% involving riders under 25, while places like the UK rose to 92 in 2022 and Florida hit 19 in 2021, underscoring that fatal outcomes are both age sensitive and geographically uneven.
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Frequency And Trends30 stats
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In 2021, the United States recorded 148 fatalities involving mopeds, representing a 7% increase from 2020
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California reported 1,234 moped accidents in 2022, accounting for 2.1% of all two-wheeled vehicle crashes
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New York City saw 892 moped crashes in 2023, up 15% from the previous year due to delivery services
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In the UK, there were 2,450 moped accidents in 2022, with 68% occurring in urban areas
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Florida documented 567 moped incidents in 2021, a 12% rise linked to tourism
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Australia had 1,112 moped crashes nationwide in 2022
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Texas logged 934 moped accidents in 2023, primarily in Houston and Dallas metro areas
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France reported 4,567 moped accidents in 2022, with Paris contributing 28%
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Illinois had 456 moped crashes in 2021
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Germany recorded 3,210 moped incidents in 2022, a 5% decline from 2021
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Oregon reported 234 moped accidents in 2022
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Italy saw 5,678 moped crashes in 2022, highest in Rome and Milan
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Michigan documented 389 moped incidents in 2023
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Netherlands had 2,145 moped accidents in 2022
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Georgia (US) reported 512 moped crashes in 2021
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Spain logged 3,456 moped accidents in 2022
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Washington state had 198 moped incidents in 2022
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Sweden recorded 1,234 moped crashes in 2022
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Arizona documented 345 moped accidents in 2023
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Belgium had 1,789 moped incidents in 2022
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Nevada reported 156 moped crashes in 2021
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Denmark saw 987 moped accidents in 2022
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Hawaii logged 89 moped incidents in 2022
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Austria reported 1,456 moped crashes in 2022
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Louisiana had 267 moped accidents in 2023
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Finland documented 654 moped incidents in 2022
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South Carolina reported 312 moped crashes in 2021
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Portugal had 2,345 moped accidents in 2022
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Colorado logged 189 moped incidents in 2022
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Norway saw 543 moped crashes in 2022
Interpretation
Frequency And Trends Interpretation
Across multiple regions, moped incidents are trending upward, including the US rise to 148 fatalities in 2021 and the NYC increase to 892 crashes in 2023 up 15% from the prior year, showing that frequency is growing in key urban and mobility driven hotspots.
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Injuries30 stats
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In US 2021 moped crashes, 23% resulted in serious injuries requiring hospitalization
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UK moped accidents led to 1,234 serious injuries in 2022
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California moped crashes caused 456 serious injuries in 2022
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Florida reported 289 moped-related serious injuries in 2021
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NYC moped incidents resulted in 567 serious injuries in 2023
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Texas had 512 serious moped injuries in 2023
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France moped accidents produced 2,345 serious injuries in 2022
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Italy recorded 3,456 serious moped injuries in 2022
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Germany saw 1,789 serious injuries from mopeds in 2022
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Australia moped crashes led to 654 serious injuries in 2022
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Netherlands reported 987 serious moped injuries in 2022
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Spain had 2,123 serious injuries from moped accidents in 2022
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Sweden logged 456 serious moped injuries in 2022
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Belgium saw 678 serious injuries in moped crashes in 2022
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Denmark reported 345 serious moped injuries in 2022
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Austria had 512 serious injuries from mopeds in 2022
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Finland recorded 234 serious moped injuries in 2022
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Norway saw 389 serious injuries in moped accidents in 2022
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Portugal logged 1,234 serious moped injuries in 2022
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Illinois had 198 serious moped injuries in 2021
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Michigan reported 267 serious injuries from mopeds in 2023
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Georgia saw 156 serious moped injuries in 2021
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Oregon had 89 serious injuries in moped crashes in 2022
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Washington state recorded 123 serious moped injuries in 2022
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Arizona reported 145 serious injuries from mopeds in 2023
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Nevada had 67 serious moped injuries in 2021
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Hawaii saw 45 serious injuries in moped accidents in 2022
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Louisiana logged 112 serious moped injuries in 2023
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South Carolina had 98 serious injuries from mopeds in 2021
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Colorado reported 76 serious moped injuries in 2022
Interpretation
Injuries Interpretation
Across these injury-focused figures, serious moped injuries remain substantial and widespread, ranging from 289 cases in Florida in 2021 up to 567 in NYC in 2023, with the US also showing that 23% of 2021 moped crashes led to hospitalization.
report visual · Projection
Moped crashes: serious injuries trend signals risk
Serious injury reporting across regions highlights that moped crashes translate into substantial harm, reinforcing the need for targeted safety interventions.
198 Serious injuries (count)
Start
+69.22%
CAGR · 2y
567 Serious injuries (count)
Projected
20212023
Reference
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Helena Kowalczyk. (2026, February 13). Moped Accident Statistics. Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/moped-accident-statistics
MLA
Helena Kowalczyk. "Moped Accident Statistics." Gitnux, 13 Feb 2026, https://gitnux.org/moped-accident-statistics.
Chicago
Helena Kowalczyk. 2026. "Moped Accident Statistics." Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/moped-accident-statistics.
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