E-scooter hospitalizations up by 40% in past year: CIHI
There were 837 hospitalizations for e-scooter injuries between April 2025 and March 2026, an increase from 601 in the same period the previous year, according to new data.
Hospitalizations for e-scooter injuries have increased by nearly 40% in the past year, according to data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI). The number of incidents rose from 601 in the previous year's April to March period to 837 in the most recent reporting period. Among the most common injuries are head and brain injuries, as well as fractures.
The trend is particularly concerning for young teens and preteens, with a significant jump in hospitalizations for this age group. Experts suggest that the rise in e-scooter availability and usage in large urban areas is contributing to the increase in injuries.
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