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Characteristics and Risk Factors for Electric Scooter-Related Crashes and Injury Crashes among Scooter Riders: A
Disi Tian1, Andrew D Ryan2, Curtis M Craig1
1HumanFIRST Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA.
Summary
Electric scooter (e-scooter) use is rising, but so are injuries. Riding on bike lanes reduces injury risk, while riding on sidewalks increases it, especially for females.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Transportation Safety
- Micromobility Research
Background:
- Electric scooters (e-scooters) are increasingly popular in urban transport.
- E-scooter related injuries are a growing public health concern.
- Risk factors for e-scooter crashes and injuries require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify risk factors associated with e-scooter crashes and injury crashes.
- To analyze the impact of rider demographics and behaviors on crash involvement.
- To inform policy and infrastructure development for e-scooter safety.
Main Methods:
- A two-phase survey administered to 210 e-scooter riders.
- Data collection on demographics, riding behaviors, infrastructure use, and crash history.
- Negative Binomial regression used to estimate risk ratios for crashes and injury crashes.
Main Results:
- Male gender and frequent e-scooter use were linked to higher crash risk.
- Riding on bike lanes (protected or unprotected) was a protective factor against injury crashes.
- Females, sidewalk riding, and non-paved surface use were associated with increased injury crash likelihood.
Conclusions:
- Understanding e-scooter rider behavior and infrastructure use is crucial for safety.
- Targeted interventions may be needed to mitigate risks for specific demographics.
- Promoting bike lane usage and safer infrastructure can reduce e-scooter injuries.
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