Older drivers crash less often per capita but are more likely to be seriously hurt when they do, given greater physical vulnerability. Across 2022 and mid-2023, this category accounts for 4,876 crash involvements — 15 fatal and 1,378 injured.
Crash totals by year
| Measure | 2022 | 2023* | 2024* | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| People involved | 3,740 | 1,136 | — | 4,876 |
| Fatalities | 14 | 1 | — | 15 |
| Injuries | 1,055 | 323 | — | 1,378 |
| Alcohol/drug-involved | 38 | 15 | — | 53 |
*Person- and age-level detail currently runs through mid-2023; 2024 figures will be added when the full-year file is released.
What this means
Older drivers crash less often per capita but are more likely to be seriously hurt when they do, given greater physical vulnerability.
Methodology & source
Figures are drawn from Las Vegas metro-area crash records for 2022–2024 (person- and age-level detail through mid-2023). Counts reflect reported crashes only and may understate true totals. Last updated June 2026.