Crashes Table 3. Fatal Crashes Involving Large Trucks by Speed Limit, 2018-2020
| Speed Limit | 2018: Number | 2018: Percent | 2019: Number | 2019: Percent | 2020: Number | 2020: Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 mph or Less | 116 | 2.6% | 123 | 2.7% | 127 | 2.9% |
| 30 - 35 mph | 292 | 6.5% | 319 | 7.1% | 291 | 6.5% |
| 40 - 45 mph | 635 | 14.2% | 643 | 14.3% | 621 | 14.0% |
| 50 - 55 mph | 1,462 | 32.8% | 1,505 | 33.4% | 1,491 | 33.6% |
| 60 - 65 mph | 913 | 20.5% | 898 | 19.9% | 860 | 19.4% |
| 70 - 75 mph | 892 | 20.0% | 859 | 19.1% | 859 | 19.3% |
| 80 - 85 mph | 28 | 0.6% | 24 | 0.5% | 28 | 0.6% |
| No Statutory Limit | 38 | 0.9% | 46 | 1.0% | 44 | 1.0% |
| Unknown | 85 | 1.9% | 85 | 1.9% | 123 | 2.8% |
| Total | 4,461 | 100.0% | 4,502 | 100.0% | 4,444 | 100.0% |
| Average Speed Limit | 55.7 mph | 55.2 mph | 55.4 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: Monday, February 13, 2023