YORK – Many resources are available for PA’s older drivers during Older Driver Safety Awareness Week. PennDOT Executive Deputy Secretary Larry Shifflet says more than 26% of PA’s 9.1 million licensed drivers are 65 and older. In 2024, PennDOT reported 21,986 crashes involving at least one driver aged 65 or older that resulted in 308 total fatalities. This represents 19.8% of all crashes. Older drivers generally have fewer crashes per driver than the national average, but they have more crashes per mile of driving. PA has a network of shared-ride service providers dedicated to keeping older adults mobile, safe, and engaged in their community. The Senior Shared Ride Program allows seniors to ride at a reduced fare. A list of approved mature driver courses are also available and can be found online on PennDOT’s Mature Driver Improvement Courses page. Additional information on older driver safety and mobility resources is available at both PennDOT Driver and Vehicle Services and PA Department of Aging websites.
