Table 60. Persons Injured in Crashes Involving Large Trucks by Age and Sex

Age Group
(Years)

Male

Female

Total

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

17 and under

3,000

5.1%

6,000

14.2%

9,000

8.9%

18 - 25

12,000

19.4%

9,000

22.5%

21,000

20.7%

26 - 35

11,000

18.5%

8,000

19.4%

19,000

18.9%

36 - 45

13,000

21.6%

5,000

12.7%

18,000

17.9%

46 - 55

13,000

21.6%

5,000

12.7%

18,000

18.0%

56 - 65

5,000

7.8%

4,000

10.7%

9,000

9.0%

66 - 75

2,000

3.9%

2,000

4.8%

4,000

4.3%

76 and over

1,000

2.0%

1,000

3.0%

2,000

2.4%

Total

59,000

100.0%

42,000

100.0%

101,000

100.0%

Note: A large truck is defined as a truck with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 10,000 pounds.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, General Estimates System (GES).