Over a five-year period, the number of injuries involving e-bikes skyrocketed more than 3,000%, according to a new study
So too, it turns out, have accidents involving such so-called micromobility vehicles.
The rise in micromobility injuries comes as the use of the small vehicles for one or two passengers has increased 50-fold over the last decade, according to the UCSF researchers. The vehicles have become particularly popular in dense, urban environments, thanks to the launch there of vehicle-sharing services and the increasing availability of electric-powered options.
In contrast with those riding e-vehicles, the most common types of injuries among riders of nonelectric vehicles were to their arms, forearms, hands and wrists. The study is important, because it helps to illuminate the safety issues posed by micromobility vehicles as they become more popular, said Benjamin Breyer, the study’s senior and corresponding author, who is also the chair of UCSF’s urology department. Understanding such challenges is crucial to taking steps to reduce harm, he said.
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