People Table 7. Drivers of Large Trucks in Fatal Crashes by Age, 2018-2020
| Age Group (Years) | 2018: Number | 2018: Percent | 2019: Number | 2019: Percent | 2020: Number | 2020: Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 and under | 13 | 0.3% | 9 | 0.2% | 8 | 0.2% |
| 18 - 25 | 323 | 6.7% | 346 | 7.0% | 304 | 6.4% |
| 26 - 35 | 867 | 17.9% | 912 | 18.3% | 930 | 19.5% |
| 36 - 45 | 1,056 | 21.9% | 1,015 | 20.4% | 1,004 | 21.0% |
| 46 - 55 | 1,271 | 26.3% | 1,247 | 25.1% | 1,205 | 25.2% |
| 56 - 65 | 964 | 20.0% | 1,052 | 21.1% | 1,015 | 21.2% |
| 66 - 75 | 252 | 5.2% | 308 | 6.2% | 247 | 5.2% |
| 76 and over | 46 | 1.0% | 55 | 1.1% | 47 | 1.0% |
| Unknown | 40 | 0.8% | 33 | 0.7% | 18 | 0.4% |
| Total | 4,832 | 100.0% | 4,977 | 100.0% | 4,778 | 100.0% |
| Average Age (Years) | 45.9 | 46.4 | 46.0 | |||
| 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