Older drivers age 65 and over are increasing in number. The number of fatal crashes in which they are involved is also increasing. This research note takes a look at the latest data available to formulate fatality rates for this segment of the population. A table is presented showing, for each state and the District of Columbia, population estimates, licensed drivers, registered vehicles, driver fatality rates, and older driver fatality rates. The data are for the year 1998. (Author/publisher)
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