GITNUXREPORT 2026

Scooter Accidents Statistics

Scooter accident injuries and deaths are rising alarmingly worldwide.

Rajesh Patel

Team Lead & Senior Researcher with over 15 years of experience in market research and data analytics.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Distracted riding causes 70% of scooter accidents

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Speeding contributes to 45% of motor scooter crashes

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Poor road conditions lead to 30% of e-scooter incidents

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Collisions with vehicles in 50% of scooter accidents

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No helmet use in 85% of serious scooter crashes

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Alcohol impairment in 22% of scooter accidents

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Uneven surfaces cause 35% of single-vehicle scooter falls

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Illegal riding on sidewalks in 40% of urban accidents

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Fatigue factors into 15% of nighttime scooter crashes

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Right-of-way violations by cars in 28% of scooter collisions

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Inexperience causes 60% of crashes

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Wet roads increase risk by 70%

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Phone use doubles crash odds

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Doorings by parked cars: 12%

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Overcrowded paths lead to 20% collisions

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Brake failure in 8% mechanical issues

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Hilly terrain triples fall risk

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Red light running by scooters: 25%

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Cargo overload in 10% tip-overs

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Overloading batteries causes 5% fires leading to death

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Blind spots of drivers: 35%

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No hands riding: 18%

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Construction zones: 22%

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Tire punctures: 7%

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Group riding collisions: 9%

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Sudden stops by front riders: 16%

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Wrong-way riding: 21%

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Earbud use impairs hearing 40%

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US e-scooter fatalities reached 46 in 2021

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Motor scooter death rate is 28.04 per 100,000 registered vehicles

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15% of e-scooter crashes result in death or serious injury

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Global scooter fatalities estimated at 50,000 annually

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Helmet non-use linked to 37% of scooter fatalities

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Nighttime scooter crashes account for 40% of deaths

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Alcohol involvement in 25% of fatal scooter accidents

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Single-vehicle scooter fatalities at 60% of total

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E-scooter fatality rate 7 times higher than bikes per mile

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2022 US scooter deaths up 20% from prior year

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E-scooter deaths in Europe: 50 in 2022

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Fatality rate per 100 million miles: 1.2 for scooters

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42% of deaths involve large trucks

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Rural scooter fatalities 2x urban rates

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Uninsured riders in 65% of fatal cases

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Speed over 20mph in 55% fatal crashes

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Head trauma causes 69% of scooter deaths

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Weekend nights peak for fatalities at 50%

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Drugs other than alcohol in 18% deaths

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Intersection crashes: 65% fatal

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Australia scooter deaths: 12 in 2022

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Per capita fatality: 0.5 per 100k riders

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Multi-vehicle: 70% of deaths

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Senior fatalities up 50%

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No lights contribute to 45% night deaths

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Ejection from scooter: 80% fatal cases

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Hit-and-run in 20% fatalities

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Rainy day deaths 3x higher

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Underserved areas higher rates

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Scooter vs pedestrian deaths: 5 yearly US

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In 2022, the US saw over 37,000 emergency department visits for e-scooter injuries

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E-scooter related injuries increased by 55% from 2021 to 2022 in major US cities

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Globally, scooter accidents rose 40% between 2018 and 2023 due to shared mobility growth

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In Europe, 2021 recorded 12,500 scooter accident hospitalizations

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US motor scooter crashes totaled 32,000 in 2020 per NHTSA data

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E-scooter incidents in Australia surged 230% from 2018-2020

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UK reported 500 serious scooter injuries in 2022

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California e-scooter crashes hit 1,200 in 2021

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New York City scooter accidents increased 25% year-over-year in 2023

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France saw 1,800 e-scooter accidents in Paris alone in 2022

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In 2023, US e-scooter ED visits exceeded 40,000

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Berlin reported 2,100 scooter accidents in 2022

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Singapore scooter crashes up 150% since 2019 legalization

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Canada e-scooter injuries rose 300% from 2019-2022

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Texas motor scooter crashes: 5,000 in 2021

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Madrid e-scooter incidents: 4,500 in 2022

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London scooter crashes: 1,200 in 2023

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Brazil e-scooter injuries: 10,000 yearly

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Japan motor scooter accidents down 10% post-regs

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Florida: 4,200 scooter crashes 2022

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Head injuries account for 40% of e-scooter accident ER visits

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Upper extremity fractures represent 25% of scooter crash injuries

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30% of motor scooter accidents result in traumatic brain injuries

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Facial fractures occur in 15% of e-scooter collisions

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Orthopedic injuries comprise 50% of all scooter accident hospital admissions

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Soft tissue injuries like lacerations seen in 20% of cases

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Spinal injuries from scooters affect 10% of severe cases

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Dental injuries reported in 8% of e-scooter crashes

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Concussions make up 35% of pediatric scooter injuries

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Lower limb injuries dominate at 28% in motor scooter accidents

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E-scooter wrist fractures: 22% of injuries

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Ankle fractures in 18% of falls

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Chest injuries from impacts: 12%

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Eye injuries in 5% of cases requiring surgery

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Abdominal trauma in 7% severe crashes

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Pelvic fractures: 9% in high-speed collisions

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Nerve injuries reported in 4% of cases

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Burn injuries from batteries: 2%

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Pediatric arm fractures: 45%

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E-scooter shoulder dislocations: 16%

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Knee ligament tears: 11%

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Rib fractures: 14%

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Hand injuries: 19%

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Back strains: 13%

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Ear injuries: 3%

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Toe fractures: 6%

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Skin abrasions: 55% most common

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Jaw fractures: 4%

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Males comprise 75% of scooter accident victims

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Age 18-24 group has 40% of e-scooter injuries

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60% of motor scooter riders injured are under 30

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Tourists account for 25% of rental scooter accidents

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First-time riders experience 50% higher crash rates

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Males 3 times more likely to die in scooter crashes

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Urban males aged 20-29 dominate e-scooter ER visits at 35%

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70% of injured riders lack prior safety training

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Low-income riders overrepresented in accidents by 20%

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Females injured at higher rate per mile ridden

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Age 25-34: 30% of fatalities

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Night riders 4x more likely injured

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Shared e-scooter users crash 2x more than owned

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Riders under 100lbs higher injury severity

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Commuters vs recreational: 55% vs 45% injuries

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Non-English speakers overrepresented 15%

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Alcohol consumers crash 3x more

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Students 35% of injured riders

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Riders over 65: 10% injuries but 25% severe

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Hispanic riders 20% of urban accidents

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Females 25% but higher hospitalization

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Delivery workers 30% of night crashes

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BMI over 30 riders tip more 15%

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Weekend recreational riders 50% injuries

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No license holders 40% crashes

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Immigrants crash rate 1.5x natives

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Vision impaired riders 12% accidents

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They're sleek, fun, and seemingly everywhere, but the shocking surge in global scooter accidents—like the 55% jump in U.S. injuries in a single year—reveals a sobering reality behind the ride.

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

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
Collisions with vehicles in 50% of scooter accidents
No helmet use in 85% of serious scooter crashes
Alcohol impairment in 22% of scooter accidents
Uneven surfaces cause 35% of single-vehicle scooter falls
Illegal riding on sidewalks in 40% of urban accidents
Fatigue factors into 15% of nighttime scooter crashes
Right-of-way violations by cars in 28% of scooter collisions
Inexperience causes 60% of crashes
Wet roads increase risk by 70%
Phone use doubles crash odds
Doorings by parked cars: 12%
Overcrowded paths lead to 20% collisions
Brake failure in 8% mechanical issues
Hilly terrain triples fall risk
Red light running by scooters: 25%
Cargo overload in 10% tip-overs
Overloading batteries causes 5% fires leading to death
Blind spots of drivers: 35%
No hands riding: 18%
Construction zones: 22%
Tire punctures: 7%
Group riding collisions: 9%
Sudden stops by front riders: 16%
Wrong-way riding: 21%
Earbud use impairs hearing 40%

Accident Causes Interpretation

The scooter rider’s creed of ‘invincibility through distraction’ is statistically nullified by a grim alliance of phones, pavement, poor choices, and physics.

Fatality Rates

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
Global scooter fatalities estimated at 50,000 annually
Helmet non-use linked to 37% of scooter fatalities
Nighttime scooter crashes account for 40% of deaths
Alcohol involvement in 25% of fatal scooter accidents
Single-vehicle scooter fatalities at 60% of total
E-scooter fatality rate 7 times higher than bikes per mile
2022 US scooter deaths up 20% from prior year
E-scooter deaths in Europe: 50 in 2022
Fatality rate per 100 million miles: 1.2 for scooters
42% of deaths involve large trucks
Rural scooter fatalities 2x urban rates
Uninsured riders in 65% of fatal cases
Speed over 20mph in 55% fatal crashes
Head trauma causes 69% of scooter deaths
Weekend nights peak for fatalities at 50%
Drugs other than alcohol in 18% deaths
Intersection crashes: 65% fatal
Australia scooter deaths: 12 in 2022
Per capita fatality: 0.5 per 100k riders
Multi-vehicle: 70% of deaths
Senior fatalities up 50%
No lights contribute to 45% night deaths
Ejection from scooter: 80% fatal cases
Hit-and-run in 20% fatalities
Rainy day deaths 3x higher
Underserved areas higher rates
Scooter vs pedestrian deaths: 5 yearly US

Fatality Rates Interpretation

The grim arithmetic of e-scooter safety reveals that if you're an uninsured rider speeding at night without a helmet, you're essentially assembling a DIY death machine, one statistically reckless choice at a time.

Frequency and Trends

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
In Europe, 2021 recorded 12,500 scooter accident hospitalizations
US motor scooter crashes totaled 32,000 in 2020 per NHTSA data
E-scooter incidents in Australia surged 230% from 2018-2020
UK reported 500 serious scooter injuries in 2022
California e-scooter crashes hit 1,200 in 2021
New York City scooter accidents increased 25% year-over-year in 2023
France saw 1,800 e-scooter accidents in Paris alone in 2022
In 2023, US e-scooter ED visits exceeded 40,000
Berlin reported 2,100 scooter accidents in 2022
Singapore scooter crashes up 150% since 2019 legalization
Canada e-scooter injuries rose 300% from 2019-2022
Texas motor scooter crashes: 5,000 in 2021
Madrid e-scooter incidents: 4,500 in 2022
London scooter crashes: 1,200 in 2023
Brazil e-scooter injuries: 10,000 yearly
Japan motor scooter accidents down 10% post-regs
Florida: 4,200 scooter crashes 2022

Frequency and Trends Interpretation

The global embrace of e-scooters appears to be a thrillingly efficient way to repurpose hospital waiting rooms.

Injury Types

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
Facial fractures occur in 15% of e-scooter collisions
Orthopedic injuries comprise 50% of all scooter accident hospital admissions
Soft tissue injuries like lacerations seen in 20% of cases
Spinal injuries from scooters affect 10% of severe cases
Dental injuries reported in 8% of e-scooter crashes
Concussions make up 35% of pediatric scooter injuries
Lower limb injuries dominate at 28% in motor scooter accidents
E-scooter wrist fractures: 22% of injuries
Ankle fractures in 18% of falls
Chest injuries from impacts: 12%
Eye injuries in 5% of cases requiring surgery
Abdominal trauma in 7% severe crashes
Pelvic fractures: 9% in high-speed collisions
Nerve injuries reported in 4% of cases
Burn injuries from batteries: 2%
Pediatric arm fractures: 45%
E-scooter shoulder dislocations: 16%
Knee ligament tears: 11%
Rib fractures: 14%
Hand injuries: 19%
Back strains: 13%
Ear injuries: 3%
Toe fractures: 6%
Skin abrasions: 55% most common
Jaw fractures: 4%

Injury Types Interpretation

It seems that when humans attempt to outpace evolution on two wheels, their bodies submit an itemized invoice of every anatomical part that was never designed for such antics.

Rider Characteristics

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
Tourists account for 25% of rental scooter accidents
First-time riders experience 50% higher crash rates
Males 3 times more likely to die in scooter crashes
Urban males aged 20-29 dominate e-scooter ER visits at 35%
70% of injured riders lack prior safety training
Low-income riders overrepresented in accidents by 20%
Females injured at higher rate per mile ridden
Age 25-34: 30% of fatalities
Night riders 4x more likely injured
Shared e-scooter users crash 2x more than owned
Riders under 100lbs higher injury severity
Commuters vs recreational: 55% vs 45% injuries
Non-English speakers overrepresented 15%
Alcohol consumers crash 3x more
Students 35% of injured riders
Riders over 65: 10% injuries but 25% severe
Hispanic riders 20% of urban accidents
Females 25% but higher hospitalization
Delivery workers 30% of night crashes
BMI over 30 riders tip more 15%
Weekend recreational riders 50% injuries
No license holders 40% crashes
Immigrants crash rate 1.5x natives
Vision impaired riders 12% accidents

Rider Characteristics Interpretation

The reckless cocktail of youthful bravado, inexperience, and urban chaos is perfectly distilled in the scooter, where young men treat sidewalks like a proving ground and tourists treat physics like a suggestion.

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