Accident in Braunschweig: E-scooter collides with cyclist!

Accident in Braunschweig: E-scooter collides with cyclist!

An unusual incident occurred on Thursday, July 8, 2025, in Braunschweig, when a 33-year-old cyclist was on the bike path on the Am Fallersleber Tore street at around 1:30 p.m. Suddenly an e-scooter came towards him, the driver of which turned left and a collision occurred. The cyclist fell and fortunately only sustained minor injuries. There was apparently no exchange of personal details and the police were not called. Nevertheless, the Braunschweig police are now looking for the e-scooter driver and for witnesses to the incident who can provide information on 0531/ 476-3935 regionalheute.de reported.

The incident raises questions, especially in view of the recently published accident statistics. E-scooter accidents are loud emobility-insider.de in 2023 only account for around 0.6 percent of all traffic accidents in Lower Saxony. In comparison, bicycle accidents are ten times as common at around six percent. Nevertheless, the topic of e-scooters is becoming increasingly important, as the number of e-scooter users in particular is constantly increasing.

The role of e-scooters in traffic

The growing popularity of e-scooters not only has an impact on accident statistics, but also on traffic in cities. E-scooter users often do not adhere to the applicable traffic rules, according to a study by taz shows. This not only simplifies access to the e-scooter, but also increases the dangers for other road users.

In addition, e-scooters are often used as rental vehicles in already crowded inner city areas, which further increases traffic density. These e-scooters are often parked in the middle of footpaths and cycle paths, which poses additional risks. Even though they are often advertised as an environmentally friendly alternative, the question arises as to whether e-scooters can really make a positive contribution to the climate. Their maintenance and the high proportion of rental vehicles speak against it.

A look into the future

As the number of users increases, the police also become more attentive. The statistics show that there was hardly any change in e-scooter accidents under the influence of alcohol or drugs in 2023. 151 accidents were reported, only slightly fewer than the 157 last year. Similar numbers are expected for 2024, which does not necessarily improve the security situation.

In the discussion about e-scooters, there are voices of concern about the lack of appropriate regulation. Critics complain that deregulation and openness to technology endanger the principle of the common good and call for more control and clear guidelines. It remains to be seen whether politicians will address these concerns.