Young bear brunt of rising e-scooter and e-bike injuries, landmark report finds
Hospital admissions from e-scooter and e-bike accidents tripled between 2019-20 and 2024-25, a new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has found. Most people admitted were children and young people, and fractures were the most common injury. Falls involving powered scooters caused 20 deaths nationally in 2024-25, up from seven in 2015-16. Queensland recorded the highest admission rate, while NSW recorded the lowest. Data is incomplete, and new national codes from 1 July 2026 will help separate e-scooter and e-bike injuries from other transport injuries.