GITNUXREPORT 2025

Scooter Accident Statistics

Scooter accidents cause injuries, mainly head trauma, with low helmet use.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The average age of individuals involved in scooter accidents is 32 years old

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Riders under the age of 18 are involved in approximately 25% of all scooter accidents

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Male riders account for 65% of scooter-related injuries treated in emergency rooms

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Female riders account for approximately 35% of scooter injuries, often due to different risk behaviors

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About 40% of scooter injuries involve head trauma, often without helmets

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Helmet use among scooter riders involved in accidents is reported in only 7% of cases, increasing injury severity

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The average hospital stay for scooter-related injuries is 3 days, indicating the severity of some accidents

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Over 20,000 scooter-related injuries were reported in the United States in 2022

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E-scooter accidents account for approximately 35% of all micro-mobility injuries treated in emergency departments

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Pedestrians involved in scooter accidents have a 60% higher risk of injury compared to scooter riders

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Around 15% of scooter accidents result in fractures, especially wrist and clavicle fractures

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Approximately 50% of injured scooter riders require at least one day off work or school

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In scooter accidents, the most common injuries are abrasions (40%), contusions (35%), and fractures (15%)

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Roughly 85% of scooter accidents happen in urban areas with high pedestrian density

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Key Highlights

Over 20,000 scooter-related injuries were reported in the United States in 2022
E-scooter accidents account for approximately 35% of all micro-mobility injuries treated in emergency departments
Pedestrians involved in scooter accidents have a 60% higher risk of injury compared to scooter riders
The average age of individuals involved in scooter accidents is 32 years old
About 40% of scooter injuries involve head trauma, often without helmets
Riders under the age of 18 are involved in approximately 25% of all scooter accidents
Male riders account for 65% of scooter-related injuries treated in emergency rooms
Female riders account for approximately 35% of scooter injuries, often due to different risk behaviors
Around 15% of scooter accidents result in fractures, especially wrist and clavicle fractures
Roughly 85% of scooter accidents happen in urban areas with high pedestrian density
Approximately 50% of injured scooter riders require at least one day off work or school
Helmet use among scooter riders involved in accidents is reported in only 7% of cases, increasing injury severity
In scooter accidents, the most common injuries are abrasions (40%), contusions (35%), and fractures (15%)

With over 20,000 scooter-related injuries reported in the U.S. in 2022, it’s clear that while e-scooters offer a convenient urban ride, they also pose significant safety risks, especially given the alarming statistics on injuries, head traumas, and low helmet use.

Demographics of Riders

The average age of individuals involved in scooter accidents is 32 years old
Riders under the age of 18 are involved in approximately 25% of all scooter accidents
Male riders account for 65% of scooter-related injuries treated in emergency rooms
Female riders account for approximately 35% of scooter injuries, often due to different risk behaviors

Demographics of Riders Interpretation

With the average rider age at 32, a quarter of scooter mishaps involve under-18s, while men—accounting for nearly two-thirds of emergency visits—highlight the need for tailored safety measures that bridge risk behaviors across genders.

Helmet and Safety Equipment Use

About 40% of scooter injuries involve head trauma, often without helmets
Helmet use among scooter riders involved in accidents is reported in only 7% of cases, increasing injury severity

Helmet and Safety Equipment Use Interpretation

With only 7% of scooter riders donning helmets during accidents, it's no surprise that a staggering 40% of injuries involve head trauma—perhaps it's time to gear up for safety before the next bump in the road.

Hospitalization and Medical Outcomes

The average hospital stay for scooter-related injuries is 3 days, indicating the severity of some accidents

Hospitalization and Medical Outcomes Interpretation

While a three-day hospital stay suggests many scooter accidents are minor, it also serves as a stark reminder that even a brief ride can take an unexpected turn towards serious injury.

Injury and Accident Severity

Over 20,000 scooter-related injuries were reported in the United States in 2022
E-scooter accidents account for approximately 35% of all micro-mobility injuries treated in emergency departments
Pedestrians involved in scooter accidents have a 60% higher risk of injury compared to scooter riders
Around 15% of scooter accidents result in fractures, especially wrist and clavicle fractures
Approximately 50% of injured scooter riders require at least one day off work or school
In scooter accidents, the most common injuries are abrasions (40%), contusions (35%), and fractures (15%)

Injury and Accident Severity Interpretation

With over 20,000 injuries in 2022, scooter accidents highlight a sobering reality: while they promise quick mobility, they often deliver a painful reminder that caution and awareness are crucial in the micro-mobility age.

Location and Environment of Incidents

Roughly 85% of scooter accidents happen in urban areas with high pedestrian density

Location and Environment of Incidents Interpretation

The data underscores that scooters, while convenient, often become unwelcome pedestrians in crowded city streets, where nearly 85% of accidents unfold amidst bustling foot traffic.