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E-Bike and Scooter Injuries Surge to 50% of Trauma Cases

4/16/2026

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A study by NYU Langone Health at Bellevue Hospital Center found trauma injuries from e-bikes and e-scooters rose from 8% of bike-related trauma in 2018 to over 50% in 2023, based on 914 patients.
Traumatic brain and skull/face injuries were the most common, with nearly 70% hospitalized.
Collisions with vehicles were the leading cause.
Researchers call for improved urban infrastructure to address micromobility concerns.

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Story summary

A study by NYU Langone Health at Bellevue Hospital Center found trauma injuries from e-bikes and e-scooters rose from 8% of bike-related trauma in 2018 to over 50% in 2023, based on 914 patients.
Traumatic brain and skull/face injuries were the most common, with nearly 70% hospitalized.
Collisions with vehicles were the leading cause.
Researchers call for improved urban infrastructure to address micromobility concerns.