Youth E-Bike and E-Scooter Injuries Rise Nearly Four-Fold, Study Finds

E-scooter injuries are rising fast, and children face the greatest risks, study finds

As e-scooters become increasingly popular among riders of all ages, new research suggests the injuries associated with them are growing more frequent and, in some cases, more severe.

Youth e-bike and e-scooter injuries rise nearly four-fold, study finds

Electronic bikes and electronic scooter injuries among children and teens increased nearly four-fold at one California hospital between 2019 and 2025, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2026 National Conference & Exhibition in San Diego.

Los Angeles Children's Hospital Saw Kids' E-Bike and E-Scooter Injuries Nearly Quadruple, with E-Bike Crashes More Severe

Kids' e-bike and e-scooter injuries nearly quadrupled at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. See injury types, California helmet rules, and parent steps.

E-Bikes Causing Far More Severe Injuries Than E-Scooters

As e-bike use surges among children and teens, researchers at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles have uncovered a troubling trend: Kids injured on e-bikes often sustain significantly more serious injuries than those hurt on e-scooters.