Oregon sees sharp rise in e-scooter injuries as the zippy rides grow more popular

Oregon sees sharp increase in e-scooter, e-bike injuries, OHA warns

Oregon is seeing an uptick in injuries tied to e-scooters and e-bikes, prompting state health officials to caution riders.

New Data on Scooters and e-Bikes Injuries

Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is urging riders to take safety precautions when using e-scooters and e-bicycles, as new data show a sharp increase in serious injuries associated with these “micromobility” or motorized devices. An analysis by OHA’s Injury and Violence Prevention Program (IVPP), using Oregon hospital and emergency department discharge data, shows that e-scooter-related injuries more than doubled between 2021 and 2025, as use of th…

Oregon sees sharp rise in e-scooter injuries as the zippy rides grow more popular

As electric scooters and bicycles zip through Oregon neighborhoods and city streets in growing numbers, serious injuries tied to them are climbing just as quickly.