E-Scooter Safety Crisis: BFU Warns of Rising Accidents

Swiss Council for Accident Prevention reports alarming statistics on e-scooter accidents, with 400 serious injuries and seven fatalities in recent years.

Key Takeaways

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E-scooter accidents frequently result in head, face or upper body injuries
77% of serious accident victims were men
Alcohol consumption is responsible for 39% of personal accidents

By The Numbers

400

Serious injuries from e-scooter accidents (2019-2023)

7

Fatalities from e-scooter accidents (2019-2023)

20

Maximum speed (km/h) for approved e-scooters in Switzerland

They Said

"Even a small amount of alcohol is enough to impair driving ability"
— BFU

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Rising E-Scooter Accidents Alarm Swiss Officials

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Accident Statistics and Demographics

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Main Causes of Accidents

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Safety Guidelines and Regulations

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Recommendations and Prevention Measures

Sources & References

Swiss road safety group warns of e-scooter dangers

SWI swissinfo.ch

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