A study by iSelect, an Australian insurance company, found that Michigan has the 9th highest number of vehicular crashes involving motorists aged 65 and older.

According to the iSelect press release, the insurance company analyzed National Highway Traffic Administration data to find Michigan’s ranking. The data shows there have been 1,167 crashes involving motorists aged 65 and over in the last three years. According to their data, Michigan senior driver crashes have risen by 27% since 2021.

According to Adrian Bennett, general manager of iSelect, as the population in Michigan ages, the presence of senior drivers on the roads will increase.

“Governments, insurers, and communities have a shared responsibility to ensure that mobility doesn’t come at the expense of safety,” Bennett said. “Supporting older drivers isn’t just about protecting individuals — it’s about creating safer, more adaptable roads for everyone.”

According to the release, the findings in the study highlight the growing challenge faced by states as America’s population continues to age. The company cites the U.S. Census Bureau, stating that one in six Americans are now aged 65 or older.

“That figure is projected to rise sharply over the next decade,” the release states.

“As aging populations grow, the presence of senior drivers on the roads will only increase,” Bennett said in the release. “With a higher proportion of old drivers comes a greater responsibility for governments, insurers, and communities to ensure that mobility doesn’t come at the expense of safety.”

According to Bennett, iSelect’s research underscores the importance of supporting older drivers, building road systems and insurance frameworks that adapt to demographic change, and keeping driving accessible.

“Driving isn’t just about transport,” Bennett stated in the release. “For many older Americans it’s about freedom and connection.”