E-Bike Injuries Rise Dramatically Across California in Recent Years

California Study Finds E-Bike Injuries Surge, Children Face Greatest Risk

July 21, 2026 By Brian Hews A new statewide study found that e-bike injuries in California have risen sharply over the past seven years, with children making up a growing share of victims and riders suffering significantly more serious injuries than those on traditional bicycles. The research, published in the peer-reviewed journal Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open, analyzed more than 62,000 bicycle-related collisions reported throughout Californ…

E-bike injuries are increasing rapidly in California. Many hurt are 14 or younger, study finds

E-bike injuries are increasing across California, according to a new study. Injured riders are often 14 or younger.

E-bikes 'a distinct and growing public health challenge' study finds

A UC San Diego study found e-bike injuries have surged across California, with children accounting for a disproportionate share of crashes and injuries.

E-bike injuries increasing 'exponentially' as popularity grows, UCSD report finds

From just two injuries in 2018 to 1,506 in 2024, injuries sustained involving e-bikes are also more likely to be moderate to severe than those involving traditional bicycles.

E-bike, car collision results in injuries | NewsRadio 1230 AM/99.3 FM | Hopkinsville's News Leader | Hopkinsville, Kentucky

An electric bicycle and car collision in the intersection of Cox Mill Road and Country Club Lane resulted in possible injuries on Saturday. According to a report from the Hopkinsville Police Department, the bicyclist, who is listed as being 13-years-old, was traveling east on Country Club Lane and attempted to turn left onto Cox Mill. At the same time, Elisha Ellis of Cadiz was travelling west on Country Club Lane and the pair collided, with the…

E-bike injuries rise dramatically across California in recent years

Researchers from University of California San Diego have found that injuries involving electric bicycles, or e-bikes, have increased dramatically across California, rising from just two reported collisions in 2018 to 1,506 in 2024.