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Electric Scooters: A Modern Method of Trauma
Ryan Hoffman1, James O'Brien2, Matthew Cook3
1Resident in Emergency Medicine, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, University Health-Truman Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri, USA.
Missouri Medicine
|May 13, 2026
Summary
Electric scooter (e-scooter) use is rising, but so are severe injuries. Key risk factors include alcohol, no protective gear, and poor infrastructure, necessitating better emergency preparedness and prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Emergency Medicine
- Transportation Safety
Background:
- Electric scooters (e-scooters) are increasingly popular for urban transport.
- Their benefits like eco-friendliness and affordability mask significant safety risks.
- E-scooter use has risen dramatically in the last decade.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify common injury patterns associated with e-scooter use.
- To highlight preventable risk factors contributing to e-scooter accidents.
- To inform emergency clinicians and public officials on injury prevention.
Main Methods:
- Review of global research on e-scooter related injuries.
- Identification of common injury types and contributing factors.
- Analysis of risk factors such as alcohol consumption, protective equipment use, and infrastructure.
Main Results:
- Common injuries include orthopedic, head, and maxillofacial trauma.
- Preventable risk factors identified: alcohol use, lack of protective gear, and inadequate infrastructure.
- E-scooter injuries present a growing challenge for emergency departments.
Conclusions:
- Understanding e-scooter injury patterns is crucial for emergency physicians.
- Addressing risk factors can improve public safety and reduce injury rates.
- Proactive injury prevention strategies are needed for this emerging transportation mode.
