Elderly drivers die twice as usually in Colorado crashes, state patrol says

Elderly drivers are extra in danger on the highway and die twice as usually in crashes, in accordance with information from the Colorado State Patrol.

“Driving often equates to independence for many seniors, so it is understandable that our older, often most experienced drivers, want to continue driving as long as possible,” a Colorado State Patrol news launch said. “However, as we age, safety concerns often arise for both the driver and their loved ones.”

Between 2021 and 2024, drivers age 70 or older died in crashes at the least twice as usually as all different age teams, in accordance with the company.

When aged drivers are at fault in deadly crashes, the commonest causes are lane violations, distracted driving and failing to yield the correct of method, state patrol officers mentioned within the launch.

The majority of individuals killed in visitors crashes throughout the nation are age 65 or older, in accordance with the National Safety Council, a nonprofit that focuses on office and roadway security.

Roughly 65% of roadway deaths in 2023 have been both an older driver or a equally aged passenger, additionally 65 years or older, information from the National Safety Council reveals.

And, even in nonfatal crashes, older drivers stay extra susceptible to stressors and accidents, Colorado State Patrol officers mentioned.