https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2025/03/18/clayton-miller-naples-crash/82513690007/

https://youtu.be/qy8POoPo82o?si=Hri0SSaSc_TQkozz

https://patch.com/florida/southtampa/bicyclist-killed-crash-motorized-scooter-fl-highway-patrol?utm_source=share-link&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=share

E-bike and e-scooter injuries and deaths are on the rise, with a 21% increase in injuries between 2021 and 2022, and at least 233 deaths associated with micromobility devices from 2017 to 2022.

The number of deaths associated with micromobility devices (including e-bikes and e-scooters) has also been rising.  

Specific Numbers:

• At least 233 deaths were associated with micromobility devices from 2017 to 2022.  
• A study by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) found that injuries increased from 3,500 in 2017 to 24,400 in 2022.  
• E-bike injuries doubled annually, from 750 recorded in 2017 to 23,500 in 2022.  
  E-scooter injuries rose from 8,566 to 56,847 over that timeframe. 

Factors Contributing to Injuries:

• Lack of Safety Regulations: A lack of safety regulations, such as mandatory helmets, speed limits, and age restrictions, may contribute to increased injuries.  
• Risky Behaviors: Electric bike and scooter riders were older and more likely to participate in risky behaviors, such as riding while intoxicated and riding without a helmet than conventional vehicle riders.