People Table 1. Persons Killed in Crashes Involving Large Trucks by Age, 2017-2019
| Age Group (Years) | 2017: Number | 2017: Percent | 2018: Number | 2018: Percent | 2019: Number | 2019: Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 and under | 295 | 6.0% | 251 | 5.0% | 241 | 4.8% |
| 18 - 25 | 778 | 15.9% | 742 | 14.8% | 777 | 15.5% |
| 26 - 35 | 807 | 16.4% | 902 | 18.0% | 858 | 17.1% |
| 36 - 45 | 715 | 14.6% | 721 | 14.4% | 721 | 14.4% |
| 46 - 55 | 716 | 14.6% | 743 | 14.8% | 725 | 14.5% |
| 56 - 65 | 722 | 14.7% | 745 | 14.9% | 745 | 14.9% |
| 66 - 75 | 428 | 8.7% | 476 | 9.5% | 502 | 10.0% |
| 76 and over | 437 | 8.9% | 416 | 8.3% | 431 | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 8 | 0.2% | 10 | 0.2% | 5 | 0.1% |
| Total | 4,906 | 100.0% | 5,006 | 100.0% | 5,005 | 100.0% |
| Average Age (Years) | 44.7 | 45.1 | 45.3 | |||
| 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: Tuesday, January 31, 2023