P-122 Work-Related Road Traffic Accidents: Impact of the Emergence of New Personal Mobility Devices. Analysis Based on Data From a Register of Road Traffic Accidents

Introduction In the last decade, in several countries, the use of personal mobility devices (PMDs) has steadily increased. Objective This study aimed to describe the characteristics of work-related road accidents and their evolution since the introduction of new PMDs in France, in terms of incidence and severity. Methods A cross-sectional study was performed using data from the Rhône Road Trauma Registry, focusing on users aged 18–70 years who were injured in work-related road accidents between 2015 and 2020. Results 10,653 victims were identified. An increase in the number of work-related traffic injuries was observed, mainly due to an increase in the number of accidents while commuting (approximately 4%). The proportion of scooter drivers increased by more than 660%. In contrast, the share of car drivers decreased by 21% over the period, and motorized two-wheeler drivers by 24%. Most scooter users had upper limbs (59.2%), lower limbs (46.8%), face (21.2%) or head (17.9%) injuries. Most accidents were of low or moderate severity (97.9%; MAIS score < 3) compared to other users (93.4% for pedestrians, 95.5% for motorized two-wheelers, 97.5% for bicycle, p<0.0001). Less than one-fifth of injured PMD and scooter users wore helmets. Discussion The use of PMDs has steadily increased in France. However, accidents involving scooters or other PMDs seem to be of low severity. Conclusion Many head injuries could be prevented with more widespread use of helmets, among scooter- and other PMD users and bicycle users. Companies could take preventive actions to ensure that employees are better informed.