INVOLVEMENT OF THE OLDER POPULATION IN TRAFFIC FATALITIES, 2003 AND 2012 |
|
|
2003 |
2012 |
Percent change, 2003-2012 |
|
Total |
Age 65+ |
Age 65+
percent
of total |
Total |
Age 65 + |
Age 65+
percent
of total |
Total |
Age 65+ |
Population (000) |
290,108 |
35,864 |
12.4% |
313,914 |
43,145 |
13.3% |
8% |
20% |
Drivers involved in fatal crashes |
58,517 |
6,445 |
11.0 |
45,337 |
5,744 |
12.7 |
-23 |
-11 |
Driver fatalities |
26,779 |
4,067 |
15.2 |
21,394 |
3,449 |
16.1 |
-20 |
-15 |
Total traffic fatalities |
42,884 |
6,698 |
15.6 |
33,561 |
5,560 |
16.6 |
-22 |
-17 |
Occupant fatalities |
37,341 |
5,649 |
15.1 |
27,869 |
4,486 |
16.1 |
-25 |
-21 |
Pedestrian fatalities |
4,774 |
981 |
20.5 |
4,743 |
935 |
19.7 |
-1 |
-5 |
Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. |
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