There were 3,075 e-bike injuries, or 0.13 per 10,000. Males were more likely to be injured overall, accounting for 83.3% of e-bike injuries, 60% with powered scooters and 72.4% with pedal bicycles. Powered scooter accidents were nearly three times more likely to result in concussions than e-bike injuries, and more likely to result in fractures. But 17% of e-bike accident victims suffered internal injuries compared to about 7.5% for both powered scooters and pedal bikes. This near-doubling of potential speeds may be why e-bike injuries can be more serious,” he said.

Source: National Post December 25, 2019 16:30 UTC