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2003 US Crashes by Age and Gender
National Safety Council estimates. Drivers in crashes based on reports
from 10 state traffic authorities. Total licensed drivers from the
Federal Highway Administration; age distribution by National Safety
Council.
Note: Percents may not add to total due to rounding
(a) Drivers in fatal crashes per 100,000 licensed drivers in each
age group
(b) Drivers in all crashes per 100 licensed drivers in each age
group
(c) Less than 0.05%
(d) Rates for drivers under age 16 are substantially overstated
due to the high proportion of unlicensed drivers involved
Source: National Safety Council, Injury Facts, 2004
Edition
* Per 10 million miles driven
** Per 1 billion miles driven
Source: National Safety Council, Injury Facts,
2004 Edition
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Motorcycle deaths continue to increase. More
bikers are on the road than ever before and many refuse to wear
helmets. The motorcycle death toll rose 12% in 2003, and has
soared 73% since 1997. Most states have a motorcycle helmet
law, although some, like Ohio, only require riders to wear helmets
if they are under 18. |
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