People Table 1. Persons Killed in Crashes Involving Large Trucks by Age, 2018-2020
| Age Group (Years) | 2018: Number | 2018: Percent | 2019: Number | 2019: Percent | 2020: Number | 2020: Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 and under | 251 | 5.0% | 244 | 4.8% | 300 | 6.0% |
| 18 - 25 | 742 | 14.8% | 785 | 15.6% | 745 | 15.0% |
| 26 - 35 | 902 | 18.0% | 862 | 17.1% | 929 | 18.7% |
| 36 - 45 | 721 | 14.4% | 723 | 14.4% | 752 | 15.1% |
| 46 - 55 | 743 | 14.8% | 726 | 14.4% | 714 | 14.4% |
| 56 - 65 | 745 | 14.9% | 747 | 14.8% | 695 | 14.0% |
| 66 - 75 | 476 | 9.5% | 507 | 10.1% | 443 | 8.9% |
| 76 and over | 416 | 8.3% | 433 | 8.6% | 368 | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 10 | 0.2% | 5 | 0.1% | 19 | 0.4% |
| Total | 5,006 | 100.0% | 5,032 | 100.0% | 4,965 | 100.0% |
| Average Age (Years) | 45.1 | 45.3 | 43.9 | |||
| 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 (NHTSA), Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). | ||||||
Last updated: Monday, March 6, 2023