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A primary cause is front wheel collisions with a vertical surface such as a curb or object, generically referred to as a \u201cstopper.\u201d In this study, various e-scooter-stopper crashes were simulated numerically across different impact speeds, approach angles, and stopper heights to characterize the influence of crash type on rider injury risk during falls. A finite element (FE) model of a standing Hybrid III anthropomorphic test device was used as the rider model after being calibrated against certification test data. Additionally, an FE model of an e-scooter was developed based on reconstructed scooter geometry. Forty-five FE simulations were run to investigate various e-scooter crash scenarios. Test parameters included impact speed (from 3.2\u2009m\/s to 11.16\u2009m\/s), approach angle (30\u2009deg to 90\u2009deg), and stopper height (52\u2009mm, 101\u2009mm, and 152\u2009mm). 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