Electric scooters can reach speeds of up to 15 mph. In a recent study of 190 injured riders that was conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), injuries included:
- Head injury: 48 percent; 15 percent of those victims were diagnosed with brain trauma
- Injury to hands, wrists, arms, or shoulders: 70 percent
- Injury to feet, ankles, knees, and legs: 55 percent
- Bone fractures: 35 percent
- Chest and abdomen area: 18 percent