Much of the rise in accidents is attributed to micromobility devices, such as electric scooters. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
From 2020 to 2025, auto-pedestrian accidents in College Station have increased by 432%, according to an annual report by College Station’s fire department.
Much of the rise in accidents is attributed to micromobility devices, such as electric scooters. The report, which was presented to City Council at its Feb. 12 meeting, prompted council members to request a future workshop to discuss implementing more policies to prevent accidents.
“One thing for certain is when these accidents happen, the automobile will always win,” Fire Chief Richard Mann said at the meeting.
The gist
Texas A&M University is the most frequent area where auto-pedestrian accidents occur, Mann said at the meeting.
(Courtesy College Station Fire Department)
City Council requested staff to prepare a report and workshop to outline the following potential regulations:
Banning headphones for riders to hear surrounding traffic
Restricting night riding, potentially limiting scooter operation to daylight hours only
Mandating helmets for all riders on electric scooters and bikes
Currently, there are six existing high-rise apartments in Northgate, with five more under construction and two in the planning phase. This currently totals to nearly 7,000 beds, which is projected to grow to over 14,000 by fall 2027, according to the presentation.
To prepare for the growth, the fire department is expanding with Fire Station No. 7 on 2981 Greens Prairie Road, College Station, which is slated to open in fall 2026, according to the presentation.
The department hired the first 12 firefighters at the end of March 2025 and is currently hiring a second group of 12, who are scheduled to start by the end of March 2026, according to the presentation.
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