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, 2005-2006
Edition
* Per 10 million miles driven
** Per 1 billion miles driven
Source: National Safety Council, Injury Facts,
2005-2006 Edition
Currently men live an average of six years after they can no longer drive and women nine years, although the gap is expected to increase as people live longer. (The New York Times, 12/13/05)
