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Electric scooters are rapidly gaining popularity in the United States. However, a study found that as the number of electric scooters increased, accidents were also increasing.
The report was published in California, USA, which has increased its market share by actively introducing electric scooters since 2017. From September 1, 2017 to October 31, 2018, we investigated 103 cases of electric scooter-related injuries at a San Diego community hospital for one year. Many of them were limb fractures, and they were able to take home the same day without requiring hospitalization. However, some have also had major injuries, such as bleeding inside the skull.
In the course of the investigation, we also discovered commonalities among people with electric scooter injuries. Most of them, so 98%Q did not wear a helmet. It is also said that there were many people who were using drugs or drinking before the accident. 80% of the patients who visited the hospital due to injuries on a scooter were tested for alcohol. Half of them exceeded the driving regulation blood alcohol content of 0.08%. In addition, 62% of patients were tested for drugs.
There are not many reports yet focused on electric scooters. Not only electric scooters, but also non-compliance with the basics is a trigger for accidents. There is also a phenomenon that people who ride electric scooters neglect this. The attitude of some electric scooter companies as a priority for business, which says that the obligation to wear a helmet is harmful to securing new customers, can also be a problem. In fact, from this year in California, the obligation to wear adult helmets will disappear in some regions.
Electric scooter accidents that are likely to increase in the future. It’s worth remembering that most shouldn’t forget the basics. Related information can be found here .
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