Massachusetts.- Several serious crashes involving e-bikes and other electric-powered micromobility devices have been reported across Massachusetts during the first half of 2026, resulting in multiple hospitalizations, medical helicopter transports, and severe injuries.
One of the earliest incidents occurred on April 23 in Abington, where a 13-year-old riding an electric scooter was struck by a vehicle near Walmart on Brockton Avenue. The juvenile was airlifted to Boston Children’s Hospital. Police said the injuries were believed to be non-life-threatening, and the crash remains under investigation.
On June 3, a 14-year-old e-bike rider suffered significant injuries following a collision with a passenger vehicle at the intersection of Village Street and Oakland Street in Medway. Due to the severity of the injuries, Boston MedFlight transported the teenager to a regional trauma center. Officials later said the injuries were not considered life-threatening.
Another crash occurred June 8 in Bedford, where a 16-year-old riding an electric dirt bike was injured after colliding with a vehicle at the intersection of Great Road and Elm Street. Following the crash, the bike’s battery caught fire, prompting a response from firefighters. The teenager was transported to a hospital for treatment.
Three days later, a 4-year-old boy in Hingham suffered severe injuries after being struck by a teenage rider operating an e-bike. According to reports, the child suffered a shattered arm, a dislocated elbow, road rash, and damage to his helmet during the collision. Family members later spoke publicly about the incident in hopes of raising awareness about e-bike safety.
The most recent incident occurred June 12 in Framingham, where an e-bike rider suffered serious injuries after colliding with a vehicle at the intersection of Waverly and Bishop streets. The rider was transported by medical helicopter to Tufts Medical Center in Boston. Authorities said the driver remained at the scene, and the crash remains under investigation.
The incidents come as police departments across Massachusetts report growing concerns about e-bike safety, particularly among younger riders. In March, Milford police issued a public warning after responding to seven e-bike-related incidents within a 10-day period. Officials cited crashes, unsafe riding behavior, and close calls involving vehicles and pedestrians, warning that a fatal incident could occur if the trend continued.
Concerns about e-bike safety were heightened by a fatal crash in Boston the previous year. In 2025, a pedestrian who was struck by an e-bike near Copley Square later died from his injuries. The incident has since been cited by police and public officials as an example of the potential consequences of unsafe operation.
As e-bikes and e-scooters continue to grow in popularity across Massachusetts, officials have increasingly focused on rider education, helmet use, enforcement, and possible regulation. State leaders have cited safety concerns as one reason for pursuing proposals aimed at establishing clearer rules for electric-powered micromobility devices operating on public roads and pathways.
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