Rising Injury Rates Leading Schools to Ban E-Scooters Across USA

06 Feb 2026 | Abstracted from Campus Safety Magazine

E‑scooter injuries have surged, rising from under 30,000 in 2020 to 118,485 in 2024, prompting many K‑12 schools and colleges to ban or restrict e‑scooters and other micromobility devices. Administrators cite rising crash rates, near‑collisions, and safety risks to riders, pedestrians, and building occupants. Schools are responding with full bans, tighter rules, and enforcement to curb injuries.

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