Nearly 500 people were seriously injured in e-scooter collisions across Great Britain during the 2025 reporting year [1].
The figures highlight a persistent safety gap as electric scooters become more common in urban environments. The data suggests that efforts to improve road safety and reduce harm related to these vehicles have seen limited success.
According to official data from the Department for Transport, there were approximately 500 serious injuries [1]. The total number of casualties from e-scooter crashes, including both serious and less severe incidents, reached 1,484 [2].
These statistics reflect the 2025 reporting period [3]. The rise in casualties underscores the ongoing tension between the adoption of micro-mobility solutions and the infrastructure required to keep riders and pedestrians safe.
A senior officer from the Royal Automobile Club said, “Precious little progress” has been made in reducing harm on British roads.
The report indicates that the prevalence of these accidents remains a significant concern for transport authorities. While e-scooters offer a low-emission alternative to cars, the frequency of serious collisions suggests that current regulations or safety measures are not sufficiently mitigating the risks [4].
The Department for Transport continues to monitor these trends to determine if new legislation or infrastructure changes are necessary to protect road users.
“Nearly 500 people were seriously injured in e-scooter collisions across Great Britain”
The stagnation in safety improvements suggests that neither user behavior nor urban infrastructure has evolved quickly enough to match the proliferation of e-scooters. As these vehicles move from novelty to primary transport, the gap between their usage and the legal or physical safety frameworks in Great Britain creates a persistent public health risk.
