Vehicles Table 24. Vehicles in Fatal Large Truck Crashes by Vehicle Type, 2017-2019
| Vehicle Type | 2017: Number | 2017: Percent | 2018: Number | 2018: Percent | 2019: Number | 2019: Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Car | 2,074 | 22.8% | 2,020 | 21.9% | 1,970 | 20.9% |
| Light Truck | 1,884 | 20.7% | 1,965 | 21.3% | 2,074 | 22.0% |
| Large Truck | 4,805 | 52.8% | 4,909 | 53.1% | 5,005 | 53.1% |
| Bus | 11 | 0.1% | 18 | 0.2% | 14 | 0.1% |
| Motorcycle | 290 | 3.2% | 290 | 3.1% | 317 | 3.4% |
| Other | 41 | 0.5% | 38 | 0.4% | 40 | 0.4% |
| Total | 9,105 | 100.0% | 9,240 | 100.0% | 9,420 | 100.0% |
| Notes: A passenger car is defined as a motor vehicle used primarily for carrying passengers, including convertibles, sedans, and station wagons. A light truck is defined as a truck with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 pounds or less, including pickups, vans, truck-based station wagons, and sport utility vehicles. A large truck is defined as a truck with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 10,000 pounds. 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