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Injuries Associated With Standing Electric Scooter Use
Tarak K Trivedi1,2,3, Charles Liu1,2,4,5, Anna Liza M Antonio6
1Veterans Administration, Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, California.
JAMA Network Open
|January 26, 2019
Summary
Electric scooter injuries are a growing concern, with fractures and head injuries being common. Helmet use is very low, especially among riders under 18, highlighting a need for better safety policies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Emergency Medicine
- Transportation Safety
Background:
- Standing electric scooters have rapidly increased in popularity since 2017.
- Despite regulations, common usage patterns and injury data remain largely unknown.
- This study addresses the emerging public health issue of electric scooter-related injuries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize injuries from standing electric scooters.
- To analyze clinical outcomes of injured patients.
- To observe common rider practices in an early-adopting US metropolitan area.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective cohort study of emergency department patients (Sept 2017-Aug 2018).
- Medical record review for injury details and outcomes.
- Direct observation of electric scooter riders at public intersections.
Main Results:
- 249 patients presented with injuries; 91.6% were riders.
- Common injuries included fractures (31.7%) and head injuries (40.2%).
- Helmet use was low (4.4% of riders), and 10.8% of injured patients were under 18.
Conclusions:
- Electric scooter injuries represent a new and significant public health challenge.
- Low helmet usage and injuries in minors underscore safety concerns.
- Findings may inform future public policy and safety interventions for electric scooter use.
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