Figure 2.4.11 - Pedestrian Fatalities by Age over Time

Nationwide, fewer than 3 percent of people killed while walking were 15 or younger, 59 percent were between 16 and 54 years old, and 39 percent were 55 and older. Between the periods 2014-2018 and 2019-2023, youth pedestrian fatalities decreased in most states while pedestrian fatalities overall increased dramatically.

Nationwide, fewer than 3 percent of people killed while walking were 15 or younger, 59 percent were between 16 and 54 years old, and 39 percent were 55 and older. Between the periods 2014-2018 and 2019-2023, youth pedestrian fatalities decreased in most states while pedestrian fatalities overall increased dramatically.