Older Adult Drivers | Motor Vehicle Safety | CDC Injury Center

Older Adult Drivers | Motor Vehicle Safety | CDC Injury Center

• About 7,400 older adults died and more than 290,000 were treated in emergency departments in 2016 as a result of motor vehicle crash injuries.
• Changes in health that might come with age can reduce mobility and increase older adults’ risks for falls and motor vehicle crash injuries.
• Health professionals can encourage older adults to use CDC’s MyMobility Plan [PDF-4.5MB]to take action now to stay safe and independent longer.