People Table 9. Drivers of Buses in Fatal Crashes by Age, 2017-2019
| Age Group (Years) | 2017: Number | 2017: Percent | 2018: Number | 2018: Percent | 2019: Number | 2019: Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 and under | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 - 25 | 3 | 1.3% | 3 | 1.3% | 3 | 1.3% |
| 26 - 35 | 28 | 12.1% | 28 | 12.0% | 27 | 11.6% |
| 36 - 45 | 41 | 17.7% | 30 | 12.8% | 35 | 15.1% |
| 46 - 55 | 64 | 27.6% | 70 | 29.9% | 61 | 26.3% |
| 56 - 65 | 63 | 27.2% | 69 | 29.5% | 71 | 30.6% |
| 66 - 75 | 29 | 12.5% | 28 | 12.0% | 24 | 10.3% |
| 76 and over | 4 | 1.7% | 6 | 2.6% | 9 | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 2 | 0.9% |
| Total | 232 | 100.0% | 234 | 100.0% | 232 | 100.0% |
| Average Age (Years) | 51.7 | 52.6 | 52.2 | |||
| Note: A bus is defined as any motor vehicle designed primarily to transport nine or more persons, including the driver. | ||||||
| Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). | ||||||
Last updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2023