Key Takeaways
- In 2022, the US saw over 37,000 emergency department visits for e-scooter injuries
- E-scooter related injuries increased by 55% from 2021 to 2022 in major US cities
- Globally, scooter accidents rose 40% between 2018 and 2023 due to shared mobility growth
- Head injuries account for 40% of e-scooter accident ER visits
- Upper extremity fractures represent 25% of scooter crash injuries
- 30% of motor scooter accidents result in traumatic brain injuries
- US e-scooter fatalities reached 46 in 2021
- Motor scooter death rate is 28.04 per 100,000 registered vehicles
- 15% of e-scooter crashes result in death or serious injury
- Distracted riding causes 70% of scooter accidents
- Speeding contributes to 45% of motor scooter crashes
- Poor road conditions lead to 30% of e-scooter incidents
- Males comprise 75% of scooter accident victims
- Age 18-24 group has 40% of e-scooter injuries
- 60% of motor scooter riders injured are under 30
Scooter accident injuries and deaths are rising alarmingly worldwide.
Accident Causes
Accident Causes Interpretation
Fatality Rates
Fatality Rates Interpretation
Frequency and Trends
Frequency and Trends Interpretation
Injury Types
Injury Types Interpretation
Rider Characteristics
Rider Characteristics Interpretation
How We Rate Confidence
Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.
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AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree
Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.
AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree
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AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree
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