As e-bike crashes send an increasing number of people to the hospital, cities search for solutions
Summary
E-bike accidents and injuries have increased sharply in the United States, leading to concerns from doctors, lawmakers, and safety groups. Cities like New York and areas in California and Florida are seeing more injuries and deaths, prompting calls for new laws and better bike infrastructure to protect everyone.Key Facts
- E-bike injuries in the U.S. rose from 1,600 in 2018 to 23,000 in 2022.
- E-bike sales jumped from 50,000 in 2018 to 527,000 in 2022.
- In New York City, 17 people died from e-bike crashes in 2024.
- New York City had 901 e-bike injuries in 2025, a 41% increase from the previous year.
- At Bellevue Hospital in New York, 7% of trauma visits from 2018-2023 were from small vehicles like e-bikes and e-scooters.
- The NYC E-Vehicle Safety Alliance supports “Priscilla’s Law,” which would require e-bike registration and license plates.
- The goal of this law is to enforce the 15 mph speed limit on e-bikes and reduce dangerous riding.
- Some cities and states are also looking to improve bike lanes and protected areas to make roads safer for everyone.
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