ImageTrend Short Report: 9-1-1 Trauma Responses for Electric Scooter Incidents

Published on May 6, 2026

By Macall Leslie Salewon, MPH, Epidemiologist Background Electric scooters (e-scooters) are reshaping urban transportation, but they are also creating a new and growing source of trauma-related 9‑1‑1 calls. As shared e‑scooter use continues to rise across U.S. and Canadian cities, particularly with the availability of rental devices, EMS agencies are increasingly responding to injuries tied to these devices. Emergency […]

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