People Table 3. Persons Killed in Crashes Involving Passenger Vehicles by Age, 2017-2019
| Age Group (Years) | 2017: Number | 2017: Percent | 2018: Number | 2018: Percent | 2019: Number | 2019: Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 and under | 2,087 | 6.4% | 1,894 | 5.9% | 1,816 | 5.8% |
| 18 - 25 | 5,802 | 17.7% | 5,486 | 17.1% | 5,116 | 16.3% |
| 26 - 35 | 5,676 | 17.3% | 5,714 | 17.8% | 5,421 | 17.3% |
| 36 - 45 | 4,284 | 13.1% | 4,165 | 13.0% | 4,211 | 13.4% |
| 46 - 55 | 4,512 | 13.8% | 4,346 | 13.5% | 4,211 | 13.4% |
| 56 - 65 | 4,369 | 13.3% | 4,427 | 13.8% | 4,315 | 13.8% |
| 66 - 75 | 2,835 | 8.7% | 3,040 | 9.5% | 3,108 | 9.9% |
| 76 and over | 3,107 | 9.5% | 3,000 | 9.3% | 3,086 | 9.8% |
| Unknown | 99 | 0.3% | 59 | 0.2% | 47 | 0.2% |
| Total | 32,771 | 100.0% | 32,131 | 100.0% | 31,331 | 100.0% |
| Average Age (Years) | 44.1 | 44.5 | 45.1 | |||
| Note: A passenger vehicle is defined as a car or light truck (including pickups, vans, and sport utility vehicles). | ||||||
| Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). | ||||||
Last updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2023