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Trends and Costs of Non-Fatal Micromobility-Related Injuries Treated in Emergency Departments in Rhode Island,
Dahianna Lopez1, Timmy Lin2, Alexis Vollaro3
1Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, University of Rhode Island, Providence, RI.
Background:
Micromobility devices like e-scooters have become popular for short trips. Providence, Rhode Island, introduced these devices in 2018. We examine non-fatal injury trends and ED care costs for micromobility-related injuries in Rhode Island (RI) from 2016 to 2021.
Methods:
Data were obtained from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) and the RI State ED Databases (SEDD). Using ICD-10 codes, we identified micromobility-related injuries. The analysis spanned two waves: pre-implementation (2016-2018) and post- implementation (2019-2021). Poisson regression was performed on age-adjusted rates of micromobility injuries to evaluate change over time.
Results:
From 2016 to 2021, micromobility-related ED visits rose 600%. Bicycle injuries decreased by 20%, while pedestrian and motor vehicle injuries increased by 9% and 13%, respectively.
Conclusion:
The dramatic rise in micromobility- related injuries reflects their growing usage and the associated risks. Micromobility offers benefits and challenges for cities. Safety measures are crucial for their safe, sustainable use.
