Yorkshire among Britain’s mobility scooter collision hotspots

Yorkshire and the Humber has emerged as one of Britain’s key hotspots for mobility scooter road collisions, according to new analysis of Department for Transport data.

The figures show the region has the second-highest casualty rate relative to its population in the UK, placing it among the most dangerous areas for mobility scooter users.

The data has been released by insurance intermediary Surewise as part of its Safer Mobility campaign, which is raising awareness of the risks facing mobility scooter users on UK roads.

From 2015 to 2024, there were 355 road casualties involving mobility scooter users in Yorkshire and the Humber, putting the annual rate at 0.65 casualties per 100k population.

Nationally, casualties involving mobility scooters reached 335 in 2024 alone, with 12 people killed and 323 injured – prompting warnings that this vulnerable group is being overlooked in road safety discussions.

Campaigners say the situation in Yorkshire reflects a broader trend, with more people relying on mobility scooters while infrastructure and driver awareness struggle to keep pace.

Richard Hannan, director at Surewise, said: “Mobility scooter users are among the most vulnerable people on our roads.

“Even incidents recorded as ‘slight’ by the police can result in people avoiding journeys, limiting their movements, or becoming housebound through loss of confidence.

“In regions like Yorkshire and the Humber, where casualty rates are particularly high, there is a clear need for greater awareness and safer road conditions.

“These figures should be a wake-up call that mobility scooter users are being overlooked in road safety policy, street design and public awareness.”

Mobility scooters travel at relatively low speeds, yet are often required to navigate busy roads alongside fast-moving traffic, increasing the risk of serious collisions.

Surewise is calling for mobility scooter users to be explicitly included in the Hierarchy of Road Users within the Highway Code, alongside pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable road user groups, to strengthen their recognition and protection on the road.

The government is currently consulting on the law governing powered mobility devices, with mobility scooter users, their families and carers encouraged to take part before the consultation closes on 22 April 2026.

To find out more about the government’s consultation or submit a response, visit the website here.

For more information, please visit: https://www.surewise.com/safer-mobility/

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Editors notes

Surewise is a leading specialist insurance intermediary which offers a variety of insurance products, including mobility scooters, carers and storage insurance to customers across the UK.

Launched in April 2014, Surewise is committed to providing insurance products that allow people to live life confidently. Collectively, its directors have more than 40 years’ experience in the UK insurance sector, with vital insights on how to deliver excellent customer service.

Based in Hadleigh in Essex, its growing team is united by a passion to build trust, care and fairness within the insurance sector.

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