https://arstechnica.com/cars/2019/05/head-injuries-broken-bones-plague-e-scooter-users-as-more-data-rolls-in/
Some takeaways, for me:
- 1 injury per 5,000 rides (underestimate, probably)
- ~50% had a severe injury
- Most frequent injury: break/fracture of bones (~35%)
- Only 1 had a helmet
- Weekends highest rate of injury
- Drinking reported by ~30% (in last 12 hours)
- ~40% report excessive speed contributed
- Head injuries:
- ~50%: Fractures, lacerations, or abrasions to the head
- 15%: Traumatic brain injury
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