E-scooter accidents explode: Bergisches Land has over 30 injuries!

E-scooter accidents explode: Bergisches Land has over 30 injuries!

Solingen, Deutschland - More and more e-scooters in road traffic

Wherever you look, you can see them everywhere: E-scooters have established themselves in the cities and enjoy great popularity. But with the increase in their use, the number of accidents also increases. Last year, over 3000 people in North Rhine-Westphalia had an E-scooters, which corresponds to a worrying increase of 20% compared to previous years, reports the Solingen Tageblatt. Younger drivers are particularly affected: stately 50% of the injured e-scooter users are under 25 years old, which illustrates the endangerment of this age group.

surveys from the Bergisches Land show that most accidents took place in Solingen and Remscheid. A total of eight injured e-scooter drivers were registered in Remscheid in 2024, including three seriously injured. Solingen recorded 15 injuries, two of whom were seriously injured. Wuppertal is also not spared: there were almost 100 injuries here, including 13 seriously injured. Ten e-scooter drivers were injured in the Oberberg district, while eleven other affected people have been recorded in the Rheinisch-Bergische district.

Increase in the number of accidents

The number of accidents with e-scooters has increased across Germany. This is not only shown in North Rhine-Westphalia, but also in the other large cities in Germany. According to a press release from the Federal Statistical Office, 1,570 accidents with e-scooters were already registered from January to September 2020, in which 1,096 people were easily injured and 269 seriously injured, as well as seven fatal accidents. These figures can be compared to a decline in total accident numbers during corona pandemic.

Despite the growing danger from e-scooter, the use of these vehicles is still rising significantly. The regulations are clear: drivers do not need a driver's license, but must be at least 14 years old and adhere to the 0.5 promile limit for alcohol. It is important for unconditional users to keep the dangers in mind and drive safely.

cycling and its challenges

In addition to the e-scooters, the number of accidents with e-bikes in North Rhine-Westphalia has also increased. 7,175 injured cyclists were recorded last year, which corresponds to an increase of 6%. The framework conditions in road traffic are becoming increasingly challenging. In Solingen, 104 cyclists were injured in Remscheid and in Wuppertal 235. In these accidents there were also serious injuries, with the number of seriously injured cyclists in Remscheid at five, in Solingen at 16 and in Wuppertal.

Despite the bad statistics, there are also positive developments: the total number of injured people in bicycle accidents is slightly declining nationwide.

When it comes to traffic safety, both e-scooter drivers and cyclists have to deal with a growing number of road users. It is of great importance that preventive measures and educational work are reinforced. The numbers are impressive and show that a lot still has to be done in the area of ​​traffic safety.

For further information on this topic, the detailed statistics on e-scooter accidents here and the current study by Statista view here