Case-Based Analysis of Age and Sex Distribution of Drivers Causing Fatal Crashes: Evidence from Florida, USA

This paper investigates the age and sex distribution of at-fault drivers with respect to fatal crashes on the interstate and state highways in Florida. The study finds that the younger and older drivers of both sexes are more likely to cause fatal crashes compared to the „average‟ middle-aged drivers. The female oldest (>=75 years) drivers are at highest level of vulnerability of causing fatal crashes followed by younger male drivers. The study recommends that more efficient and frequent public transit services should be provided to the older drivers, and their driving licenses should be renewed every year to ensure that they are in good physical and mental health condition to drive on the streets. Goal-based effective training and educational programs should be initiated for the younger drivers where such programs are not in place, and should be regularly monitored and evaluated to make them effective where they are in place.