proving conclusively that a skateboard is more dangerous than a scooter would be difficult observationally, however. intuitively though all of the danger present in a scooter also applies to a skateboard, with the added addition that a skateboard doesn't have brakes nor does it have a way to steer without leaning, putting yourself at risk of falling off.
Some of that is likely due to the method of use. It's anecdata, but most people I know with skateboards attempt to do tricks. I don't think I know anyone that does scooter tricks, and I only recall seeing one at skate parks when I was younger.
> intuitively though all of the danger present in a scooter also applies to a skateboard, with the added addition that a skateboard doesn't have brakes nor does it have a way to steer without leaning, putting yourself at risk of falling off.
Those may not be entirely bad things. It creates a feeling of danger that scooters tend to hide too well. I tend to feel out of control on a skateboard before I'm actually unable to control it. I tend to feel in control of a scooter until something happens and I realize I've had very little control the whole time.
That's my pet theory for why electronic scooter accidents are so common. The controls make it feel under control even when it isn't, which is how we end up with stupid stories like putting 2 people on a scooter and crashing at 20 mph. I strongly doubt normal people would go 20 mph on a skateboard, much less with a second rider.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31130267/