E-Bike and E-Scooter Injuries Surge in New York, Prompting Safety Concerns

16 articles · Updated · Gothamist · Apr 20

Hospital admissions for traumatic injuries linked to e-bikes and e-scooters have surged in New York City, according to recent studies.
Brain and spine injuries now account for a significant share of trauma cases, with collisions involving cars and low helmet use as key factors.
Experts call for improved infrastructure, helmet programs, and speed enforcement to address rising injuries as e-bike usage rapidly increases.

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