According to ELSTAT data, 1.141 persons were killed in Greece:713 drivers, 205 passengers and 223 pedestrians.  Male drivers account for almost 60% of all road fatalities in Greece. Young male drivers account for almost 50% of male driver fatalities and older people account for more than 50% of pedestrian fatalities. The higher accident severity was found in accidents involving older persons (7,7 fatalities per 100 accidents) and younger persons (4,1 fatalities per 100 accidents).