Table 1-25: Median Age of Automobiles and Trucks in Operation in the United States
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Table 1-25: Median Age of Automobiles and Trucks in Operation in the United States
| Year | Automobiles | Trucks |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 4.9 | 5.9 |
| 1975 | 5.4 | 5.8 |
| 1980 | 6.0 | 6.3 |
| 1985 | 6.9 | 7.6 |
| 1990 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| 1991 | 6.7 | 6.8 |
| 1992 | 7.0 | 7.2 |
| 1993 | 7.3 | 7.5 |
| 1994 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| 1995 | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| 1996 | 7.9 | 7.7 |
| 1997 | 8.1 | 7.8 |
| 1998 | 8.3 | 7.6 |
| 1999 | 8.3 | 7.2 |
| 2000 | 8.3 | 6.9 |
NOTE
The National Personal Transportation Survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, estimates the mean age of automobiles, trucks, and vans for several years:
| 1969 | 1977 | 1983 | 1990 | 1995 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automobiles | 5.1 | 5.5 | 6.7 | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| Trucks | N | 6.4 | 7.9 | 9.0 | a8.3 |
a Includes vans.
KEY: N = data do not exist.
SOURCE
The R.L. Polk Co., personal communication, Aug. 9, 2001.