1997 Fatalities by
Age, Gender and Placement

There were 366 crash related fatalities during 1997. Of these, 124 (34%) fatalities were between the ages of 15 to 24 years.  Among males the largest proportion (20%) of fatalities occurred in the 20 to 24 year old age group. Among females the largest proportion (20%) of fatalities occurred in the 15 to 19 year old age group.

Figure 2.06 Age and Gender of Fatalities, 1997

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