In this special investigation report, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) examines pedestrian safety in the United States and recommends actions to help prevent pedestrian injuries and fatalities.
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Pedestrian Safety — National (09/25/2024)
Source: ExpertOlder Population NHTSA Crash Stats 2021 — National (08/01/2023)
Source: US Department of TransportationFor the purposes of this fact sheet, the term “older”—in relation to population, drivers, occupants, and nonoccupants—refers to people 65 and older.
NHTSA Crash Stats "Pedestrians" 2023 — National (08/01/2023)
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA Pedestrian Fact sheet for 2023. This fact sheet defines a pedestrian involved in a motor vehicle traffic crash as any person on foot, walking, running, jogging, hiking, sitting, or lying down.
Overestimation of on-road driving performance is associated with reduced driving safety in older drivers — National (04/01/2023)
Source: Professional AssociationOverestimation of on-road driving performance is associated with reduced driving safety in older drivers.
Safe Mobility for Older Adults webinar — National (02/23/2023)
Source: Professional AssociationThis webinar will explore some of the data behind older driver safety and support available for alternative commutes.
Promoting Older Driver Safety: Guide for State Practices — National (01/01/2023)
Source: Professional AssociationThe TRB Behavioral Traffic Safety Cooperative Research Program's BTSCRP Research Report 4: Promoting Older Driver Safety: Guide for State Practices provides guidance for SHSOs to enhance older driver safety.
Promoting Older Driver Safety: Guide for State Practices — National (01/01/2023)
Source: Professional AssociationAs state-level agencies charged with providing information and programs on behavioral traffic safety, SHSOs are a logical place to develop a more extensive older driver safety program
Older driver vehicle preferences and perceptions of safety: A survey — National (12/02/2022)
Source: Professional AssociationIncreasing older drivers’ understanding of the importance of advancements in vehicle safety may result in greater ownership of safer vehicles and fewer road injuries.
Traffic Safety Facts Older Population - 2020 — National (07/12/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationFor the purpose of this fact sheet, the term "older" in relation to population, drivers, occupants, and nonoccupants- refers to people 65 and older.
TRAFFIC SAFETY FACTS- Distracted Driving 2020 — National (06/08/2022)
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration works to reduce the occurrence of distracted driving and raise awareness of its danger. This fact sheet helps bring awareness for distracted driving.