Tag Archives: accidents

Alcohol behind many accidents with e-scooters

Posted on March 13, 2024 by nradmin
A young man under the influence of alcohol drives on an uneven surface or drives against a curb. He falls off and suffers injuries to his face and head. This happens late in the evening or during the night. That’s pretty much how a typical accident with an electric scooter unfolds. Photo:...

Read more
Posted in Safety, Vehicles | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Alcohol behind many accidents with e-scooters

Vulnerable road users involved in accidents and their injuries

Posted on September 22, 2022 by nradmin
The Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute (VTI) has conducted a comparative study on vulnerable road users, their involvement in accidents and injury outcomes. The risk of serious injury was greatest for pedestrians, especially older women. Other vulnerable groups were young male...

Read more
Posted in Cycling, Safety | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Vulnerable road users involved in accidents and their injuries

Bicycle crashes in Iceland analysed

Posted on September 5, 2017 by nradmin
Bicycling has become a popular way to commute in Iceland, as well as a way to exercise and enjoy the outdoors. Due to the broad group of cyclists, in terms of age composition and bicycle use, it can be tricky to identify the main problems this group of road users is facing. This article summarizes...

Read more
Posted in Cycling, Safety, Vehicles | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Bicycle crashes in Iceland analysed