THREE PEOPLE WERE killed and 54 were seriously injured in crashes involving a scrambler on Irish roads between 2021 and 2025, according to new research published by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). 

Two of those who were killed and 40 who were seriously injured were using a scrambler. All 42 of the scrambler users were male. 

Some 31 of the scrambler users were aged 25 years or less, with the remaining 11 aged between 26 and 50. 

Of the 42 scrambler users, 25 were involved in collisions over the weekend. Some 30 scrambler users crashed between 11am and 6pm, while the other 12 happened
between 6pm and midnight. 

The majority of the collisions happened in Dublin (31), followed by Cork (4) and Limerick (3). 

The others occurred in Clare, Kerry, Roscommon and Westmeath. 

During the same five-year period, one other road user was killed and 14 were seriously injured. Nine were pedestrians, two were pedal cyclists, two were drivers and two were passengers. 

RSA director Michael Rowland said the data shows “a persistent and serious road safety risk associated with the use of scramblers on public roads”.

The profile is clear – young men are most at risk, incidents are concentrated in Dublin, and many occur at weekends.

“Scramblers are designed for off-road use, and when used inappropriately on public roads they pose a danger not only to the rider but to other vulnerable road users.”

Rowland said the RSA will continue to support enforcement and legislative measures aimed at addressing the issue. 

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