ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Injuries and fatalities related to e-bikes and e-scooters are increasing across the United States.
New figures released by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission show a rise in emergency room visits and deaths involving the electric-powered devices.
Between 2017 and 2024, the commission recorded approximately 155,000 emergency room visits due to e-bikes. During that same period, there were approximately 310 deaths linked to the vehicles.
Medical professionals have highlighted safety concerns regarding the physical specifications of e-bikes. Dr. Purva Grover, a physician with the Cleveland Clinic, described the devices as heavy and fast-moving. “These are 50 to 60 pound big machines which can travel at a speed from anywhere from 20 to 28 MPH and can cause significant injuries,” Grover said.
Individual school districts are responding to these safety risks by implementing new campus requirements. Orange County Schools have banned e-bikes and e-scooters unless a student holds a driver’s license or permit.
Under these rules, eligible students must also register their e-bike or e-scooter with their respective school to be permitted on campus grounds.
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