Nearly 500 seriously injured in e-scooter collisions in Great Britain in 2026
- company Department for Transport
- company RAC
- location Great Britain
- person Rod Dennis
Government statistics show a rise in casualties from collisions involving electric scooters in Great Britain in 2026, with nearly 500 people suffering serious injuries [1].
The Department for Transport estimated 1,484 casualties in e-scooter crashes last year, up from 1,390 in 2024 [1]. Of those, 485 people were seriously injured and 989 slightly injured in 2026, compared to 428 and 956 respectively in the prior period [1]. The data also indicates 10 people, all e-scooter riders, were killed in such collisions in 2026, compared with six in 2024 [1]. The figures were published alongside provisional road casualty data for 2025, which showed 1,556 fatalities in reported road collisions in Great Britain, a decline of 3% from 2024 [1]. The broader statistics indicate a 'broad continuation of recent trends' with overall road fatalities declining over the past decade, according to the DfT [1]. Under current law, private e-scooter use remains illegal in all public spaces, while rental scooters are permitted only within government trial schemes [1]. A government spokesperson said consultation on updated e-scooter regulations is planned for the coming year [1].
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