Increase in moped injuries requiring emergency care

Moped Collisions: Low Speed and High Impact—A Single-Center Review

“…The incidents of moped-related traumas have been increasing in recent years. 1,2 There has been little research dedicated to the analysis of mopedrelated traumas and what safety measures can be implemented to help reduce injury, mortality, and health care costs in this population. This study aims to classify the population demographics, identify injury patterns, and assess morbidity and mortality in moped collisions in South Carolina, a state that has a significant number of moped-related traumas and few regulations regarding their use.…”