Crash-Related Protective and Risky Behaviors Among Micromobility Riders: A Nationally Representative Survey

Objectives. To examine protective and risky behaviors among micromobility users, including bicyclists, moped riders, and e-scooter users. Methods. We analyzed data from a nationally representative survey (conducted May-June 2022) of 1523 US adults who reported using a bicycle, e-scooter, or moped. We calculated the weighted prevalence of habitual protective and risky riding behaviors across these 3 modes. Results. Micromobility users were primarily male and skewed toward younger age groups. Although engagement in protective behaviors was similar across modes, risky behaviors varied significantly. Moped users exhibited the highest prevalence of risky behaviors (59.6%), followed by e-scooter users (50.9%) and bicyclists (39.4%). E-scooter users had the highest self-reported lifetime crash rate (44.6%), followed by bicyclists (24.6%) and moped users (15.9%). Conclusions. Micromobility users exhibit distinct, mode-specific behavioral profiles. Public Health Implications. Cities should implement mode-specific safety measures, such as targeted campaigns and infrastructure improvements, to address the elevated crash risk among moped and e-scooter users. (Am J Public Health. 2025;115(12): 2072-2076. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2025.308256).