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Why older pedestrians fare worse in car crashes
The death rate for pedestrians 65 and older is higher than the average for all ages. Nearly 8,200 pedestrians 65 and older were injured that year—likely an undercount because not all serious crashes and injuries show up in police reports.
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Older pedestrians are not injured by motor vehicles at a higher rate than younger pedestrians, according to 2023 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data. However, the same data show that older pedestrians are more likely to die when hit by a vehicle. The study highlights a disparity in fatality risk between age groups despite similar injury rates.
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