Coral Springs cops to present latest e-bike crash data. Here’s what numbers show
Since the Coral Springs City Commission loosened restrictions on e-bike and e-scooter use in the city, law enforcement officials have been tracking key details about crashes involving the microtransit vehicles.
That includes a collision that killed 62-year-old Franklin Osorio in February, and others that left children in critical condition.
Coral Springs Police Chief Brad Mock is set to deliver the latest statistics to members of the City Commission on Wednesday, March 25.
Here’s some of what his presentation shows:
54 e-bike crashes have been reported in Coral Springs
Records track statistics from September 2025 through March 18, meaning the most recent collisions are not included.
The report did not indicate what the average crash rate was before city policies changed, either. This complicates analysis of what — if anything — the impact of the City Commission’s decision was.
Most riders were minors, involved in crashes before and after school
Although research indicates that adults have historically been the most likely to own and regularly use an e-bike, teenagers make up the vast majority of reported crashes in Coral Springs.
This aligns with concerns raised by the American College of Surgeons, as well as the authors of “Electric bicycles (e-bikes) are an increasingly common pediatric public health problem,” a 2023 article in the journal “Surgery Open Science” surrounding severe injury risks, particularly regarding brain development.
Statistics highlight high injury rate, lack of helmets
While research regarding injury rates between traditional cyclists and e-bike riders is mixed, semi-powered bicycles and scooters are capable of traveling at higher speeds.
That means injuries can be more severe, and recommended safety precautions, such as what kind of helmet to wear, are more strict.
But, the vast majority of e-bike riders involved in crashes during the Coral Springs Police Department’s observation window were not wearing any protection, according to records.
