Teens on Wheels and Consequences: A Six-Year Population-Based Study of Bicycle and Moped Injuries

This 6-year population study of 1,432 children aged 7-15 demonstrates that moped/scooter riders face 8× higher injury rates and significantly worse outcomes than bicyclists, with more collisions, internal injuries, hospitalizations, and surgeries. The findings support targeted safety interventions for motorized two-wheelers while confirming cycling as generally safe transportation when helmets are used properly.