Crashes Table 3. Fatal Crashes Involving Large Trucks by Speed Limit, 2017-2019
| Speed Limit | 2017: Number | 2017: Percent | 2018: Number | 2018: Percent | 2019: Number | 2019: Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 mph or Less | 130 | 3.0% | 116 | 2.6% | 123 | 2.7% |
| 30 - 35 mph | 307 | 7.0% | 292 | 6.5% | 316 | 7.1% |
| 40 - 45 mph | 626 | 14.3% | 635 | 14.2% | 635 | 14.2% |
| 50 - 55 mph | 1,448 | 33.2% | 1,462 | 32.8% | 1,491 | 33.3% |
| 60 - 65 mph | 890 | 20.4% | 913 | 20.5% | 897 | 20.0% |
| 70 - 75 mph | 797 | 18.3% | 892 | 20.0% | 860 | 19.2% |
| 80 - 85 mph | 30 | 0.7% | 28 | 0.6% | 24 | 0.5% |
| No Statutory Limit | 51 | 1.2% | 38 | 0.9% | 45 | 1.0% |
| Unknown | 88 | 2.0% | 85 | 1.9% | 88 | 2.0% |
| Total | 4,367 | 100.0% | 4,461 | 100.0% | 4,479 | 100.0% |
| Average Speed Limit | 55.0 mph | 55.7 mph | 55.3 mph | |||
| Note: A large truck is defined as a truck with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 10,000 pounds. | ||||||
| Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). | ||||||
Last updated: Thursday, January 26, 2023