Answer
There are no reliable data on crashes and kilometres travelled to determine the risk of pedelecs compared to that of ‘regular’ bicycles. Yet, in the Netherlands and elsewhere, some targeted (questionnaire) studies were carried out, but no unambiguous conclusions may be drawn. Also, when looking at possible differences in injury severity between cyclists on pedelecs and those on regular bicycles, unequivocal conclusions cannot be drawn. For further explanation, see SWOV fact sheet Pedelecs and speed pedelecs.