E-Bike Accident Statistics

Consumer Product Safety Commission data shows that e-bike accidents are becoming more common and more severe, especially as higher-speed e-bikes become more widely used. For riders and families in Texas, these trends highlight the growing risks associated with e-bike crashes.

How Many E-Bike Accidents Happen Each Year

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) tracks national injury trends involving e-bikes and other micromobility devices. Their Micromobility Products-Related Deaths, Injuries, and Hazard Patterns: 2017–2022 reported that approximately 53,200 emergency department visits were associated with e-bikes. That figure represents about 15 percent of all estimated emergency visits related to micromobility during the same period.

E-bike injuries are also increasing. In 2022 alone, approximately 25,000 emergency department visits involved e-bikes. That is nearly half of the entire six-year total in a single year. E-bike injuries increased by approximately 21 percent from 2021 to 2022. The increase reflects the growing popularity of e-bikes and the higher speeds they can reach compared to traditional bicycles.

Common Injuries in E-Bike Accidents

E-bike accidents often cause more serious injuries than traditional bicycle accidents because e-bikes can travel at higher speeds. Some e-bike injuries are more similar to common motorcycle injuries because of the higher speeds involved in certain crashes.

According to CPSC data, fractures are the most common e-bike injury, followed by contusions and abrasions. The upper and lower limbs are injured most often, along with the head and neck. Head injuries are one of the fastest-growing concerns in e-bike accident data.

If you ride an e-bike without a helmet, you may also face a greater risk of serious head injuries after a crash. E-bike-related head trauma increased 49-fold nationally between 2017 and 2022. That increase outpaced overall injury growth, suggesting that more riders are suffering serious injuries as e-bikes become faster and more widely used.

E-Bike Injury Statistics at a Glance (CPSC, 2017–2022)

• Estimated e-bike ED visits (2017–2022): ~53,200
• E-bike ED visits in 2022 alone: ~25,000
• Year-over-year increase (2021–2022): ~21%
• Head trauma increase (2017–2022): 49-fold
• Micromobility fatalities (2017–2022): 233
• Most common injury type: Fractures

Source: CPSC Micromobility Products-Related Deaths, Injuries, and Hazard Patterns 2017–2022

In 2024, the American College of Surgeons, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons issued coordinated safety statements focused on preventing e-bike injuries. Their involvement reflects growing concern about the severity of e-bike-related crashes and head injuries.

What the Trends Mean for Texas Riders

Texas is one of the largest e-bike markets in the country. Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio all have active and growing e-bike populations supported by expanding bike lanes, shared-use paths, and local infrastructure. Although Texas-specific e-bike injury data is limited in public databases, the national trends documented by the CPSC likely reflect what many riders in Texas are experiencing.

As e-bike injuries increase, e-bike-related injury claims in Texas have also become more common. These claims often involve collisions, defective systems, pedestrian injury claims, or unsafe road conditions. Texas proportionate responsibility rules apply to these claims under CPRC Chapter 33. Learn more about e-scooter laws and liability in Texas.

E-bike accidents are becoming more common, and many involve serious injuries. If you were injured while riding an e-bike or e-scooter, learning how liability works in Texas may help you better understand your legal options after a crash.

Talk to an Attorney About an E-Bike Accident

If you were injured in an e-bike accident, you may have the right to seek compensation under Texas law. An attorney can help you understand how fault is determined in Texas accident cases.

Angel Reyes & Associates has represented injury victims across Texas for more than 30 years. We have recovered more than $1 billion for our clients. We offer free initial consultations and work on a no-fee-unless-you-win basis. You can review outcomes from past cases we have handled to understand how we approach these claims. To discuss your situation, contact us for a free consultation.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.