The Burden of Injuries Associated With E-Bikes, Powered Scooters, Hoverboards, and Bicycles in the United States: 2019‒2022.

This article focuses on the national burden of injuries associated with micromobility devices—including e-bikes, bicycles, hoverboards, and powered scooters—in the United States from 2019 to 2022, using data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS). It reports a 293% increase in e-bike injuries and an 88% increase in powered scooter injuries, while hoverboard and bicycle injury rates declined. E-bike injuries were more likely to involve motor vehicles and internal injuries, whereas hoverboard injuries had higher rates of fractures and concussions, particularly among children. Helmet use was more commonly reported among bicycle and e-bike injuries than for powered scooters or hoverboards, and alcohol involvement was highest in powered scooter injuries. The study highlights the need for improved injury surveillance and targeted public health interventions to enhance safety amid the rapid growth of electric micromobility.