Fact #369: April 25, 2005
Medium-Truck Miles by Age
Medium trucks (class 3-6) were driven an average of 14,439 miles in 2002. Newer trucks are typically driven more on an annual basis than older trucks.
Average Annual Miles for Medium Trucks
(Class 3-6) by Age, 2002
(Class 3-6) by Age, 2002
Note: Medium trucks (class 3–6) are 10,001–26,000 lb gross vehicle weight (GVW) based on the manufacturer's GVW rating.
Supporting Information
| Age of Vehicle | Average Annual Miles |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year old | 20,909 |
| 1 year old | 18,901 |
| 2 year old | 18,251 |
| 3 year old | 20,657 |
| 4 year old | 18,893 |
| 5 year old | 16,918 |
| 6 year old | 16,379 |
| 7 year old | 14,797 |
| 8 year old | 12,528 |
| 9 year old | 12,485 |
| 10 year old | 11,932 |
| 11 year old | 9,449 |
| 12 year old | 9,688 |
| 13 year old | 9,181 |
| 14 year old | 9,009 |
| 15 year old | 8,653 |
| 16 year old and older | 5,046 |
| All | 14,439 |
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Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census, "2002 Vehicle Inventory and Use Survey," Data generated by Stacy Davis, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, March 2005. | |
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