Alcohol a Significant Factor in e_Scooter Crashes

27 February 2024

ETSC has highlighted a new literature review and analysis of e-scooter crashes in Sweden by VTI which found that most collisions were single-vehicle crashes that occurred in the afternoons, evenings and nights, often on weekends. Physical obstacles in the infrastructure, such as curbs and uneven ground, and bad weather were often contributing factors while helmet use was very low.

Strikingly often, the e-scooter rider in the collision was drunk or at least under the influence of alcohol.  

A large proportion of those who have crashes were under the age of 18. In the years 2021–22, this group accounted for 23 per cent of the injured e-scooter riders.