People Table 13. Persons Killed in Crashes Involving Large Trucks, 2017-2019
| Person Type | 2017: Number | 2017: Percent | 2018: Number | 2018: Percent | 2019: Number | 2019: Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver of Large Truck | 740 | 15.1% | 740 | 14.8% | 767 | 15.3% |
| Driver of Other Motor Vehicle | 2,705 | 55.1% | 2,735 | 54.6% | 2,760 | 55.1% |
| Passenger of Large Truck in Transport | 138 | 2.8% | 149 | 3.0% | 123 | 2.5% |
| Passenger of Other Motor Vehicle in Transport | 828 | 16.9% | 828 | 16.5% | 778 | 15.5% |
| Occupant of Motor Vehicle Not in Transport | 5 | 0.1% | 11 | 0.2% | 10 | 0.2% |
| Occupant of Non-Motor Vehicle Transport Device** | 7 | 0.1% | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Pedestrian | 391 | 8.0% | 452 | 9.0% | 454 | 9.1% |
| Bicyclist | 77 | 1.6% | 78 | 1.6% | 88 | 1.8% |
| Other Cyclist | 1 | * | 0 | 0.0% | 2 | * |
| Other Person on Personal Conveyance/In Building | 12 | 0.2% | 11 | 0.2% | 14 | 0.3% |
| Unknown Occupant Type in Motor Vehicle in Transport | 2 | * | 1 | * | 8 | 0.2% |
| Total | 4,906 | 100.0% | 5,006 | 100.0% | 5,005 | 100.0% |
| *Less than 0.05 percent. | ||||||
| **Refers to a person riding in an animal-drawn conveyance or on an animal, or an occupant of a railway train, etc. | ||||||
| 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