Common E-Scooter Injuries
Understanding injury patterns and severity.
50,000+ ER Visits/Year
Annual ER Visits
Only 4% Wear Helmets
Of Injured Riders
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
30% of casesMost serious e-scooter injury. Often caused by falls without helmets. Can result in permanent cognitive impairment, memory loss, and personality changes.
Prevention: Helmet use reduces TBI risk by 60%
Facial Trauma
35% of casesBroken nose, fractured orbital bones, dental injuries, and facial lacerations. E-scooter riders tend to fall forward, hitting face first.
Prevention: Full-face helmets provide best protection
Fractures
40% of casesWrist fractures (Colles fracture) are most common as riders instinctively extend arms during falls. Arm and leg fractures also frequent.
Prevention: Wrist guards can help protect against breaks
Soft Tissue
65% of casesSprains, strains, contusions, and road rash. While less severe, these injuries can require weeks of recovery and leave permanent scarring.
Prevention: Protective clothing reduces road rash severity