Life Jacket Wear – National |
| Maximum Age for Required Wear by State (excluding PWCs) |
| State | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
| MI | 5 |
| MO | 6 |
| SD | 6 |
| AL | 7 |
| OH | 9 |
| MN | 9 |
| ND | 10 |
| ME | 10 |
| SC | 11 |
| KY | 11 |
| MT | 11 |
| NY | 11 |
| VT | 11 |
| TX | 12 |
| OK | 12 |
| NC | 12 |
| WI | 12 |
| WV | 12 |
| WA | 12 |
| VA | 12 |
| PA | 12 |
| OR | 12 |
| TN | 12 |
| RI | 12 |
| UT | 12 |
| NM | 12 |
| AZ | 12 |
| CO | 12 |
| NE | 12 |
| NJ | 12 |
| NH | 12 |
| IA | 12 |
| DE | 12 |
| DC | 12 |
| CA | 12 |
| GA | 12 |
| HI | 12 |
| IL | 12 |
| IN | 12 |
| KS | 12 |
| NV | 12 |
| MS | 12 |
| CT | 12 |
| AK | 12 |
| MA | 12 |
| AR | 12 |
| MD | 12 |
| WY | 12 |
| ID | 14 |
| LA | 16 |
| Section Summary | 572 |
| All Boaters' Life Jacket Wear Rate |
| Year | With PWCs | Without PWCs |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 21.3% | 15.4% |
| 2000 | 22.9% | 17.5% |
| 2001 | 22.0% | 16.7% |
| 2002 | 21.8% | 17.1% |
| 2003 | 22.8% | 18.0% |
| 2004 | 22.2% | 17.8% |
| 2005 | 23.3% | 18.0% |
| 2006 | 23.2% | 17.8% |
| 2007 | 21.4% | 16.9% |
| 2008 | 23.4% | 17.9% |
| 2009 | 22.3% | 17.4% |
| 2010 | 21.0% | 16.7% |
| 2011 | 21.8% | 17.8% |
| 2012 | 22.6% | 18.2% |
| 2013 | 22.4% | 17.7% |
| 2014 | 23.9% | 19.9% |
| 2015 | 23.4% | 19.8% |
| 34119 | 381.8% | 300.9% |
| Age Accumulation Based on State Regulations (cumulative %) |
| ^Max age years | Cumulative % |
|---|---|
| 5 yrs | 3.9% |
| 6 yrs | 7.8% |
| 7 yrs | 9.8% |
| 9 yrs | 13.7% |
| 10 yrs | 17.6% |
| 11 yrs | 27.5% |
| 12 yrs | 96.1% |
| 14 yrs | 98.0% |
| 16 yrs | 100.0% |
| 90 yrs | 374.5% |
| All Boaters' Life Jacket Wear Rates Without PWC by Age |
| Obs Year | 0-5 yrs (%) | 6-12 yrs (%) | 13-17 yrs (%) | 18-64 yrs (%) | 65+ yrs (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 2015 | |||||
| 2015 | 92% | 87% | 37% | 11% | 12% |
| 2015 | 92% | 87% | 37% | 11% | 12% |
| Year: 2014 | |||||
| 2014 | 94% | 87% | 41% | 10% | 13% |
| 2014 | 94% | 87% | 41% | 10% | 13% |
| Year: 2013 | |||||
| 2013 | 93% | 85% | 34% | 9% | 6% |
| 2013 | 93% | 85% | 34% | 9% | 6% |
| Year: 2012 | |||||
| 2012 | 94% | 84% | 37% | 9% | 11% |
| 2012 | 94% | 84% | 37% | 9% | 11% |
| Year: 2011 | |||||
| 2011 | 96% | 90% | 41% | 8% | 7% |
| 2011 | 96% | 90% | 41% | 8% | 7% |
| Year: 2010 | |||||
| 2010 | 94% | 89% | 35% | 7% | 10% |
| 2010 | 94% | 89% | 35% | 7% | 10% |
| Year: 2009 | |||||
| 2009 | 93% | 86% | 38% | 8% | 7% |
| 2009 | 93% | 86% | 38% | 8% | 7% |
| Year: 2008 | |||||
| 2008 | 93% | 87% | 33% | 9% | 6% |
| 2008 | 93% | 87% | 33% | 9% | 6% |
| Year: 2007 | |||||
| 2007 | 92% | 84% | 31% | 8% | 11% |
| 2007 | 92% | 84% | 31% | 8% | 11% |
| Year: 2006 | |||||
| 2006 | 94% | 79% | 33% | 10% | 8% |
| 2006 | 94% | 79% | 33% | 10% | 8% |
| Year: 2005 | |||||
| 2005 | 93% | 80% | 32% | 9% | 11% |
| 2005 | 93% | 80% | 32% | 9% | 11% |
| Year: 2004 | |||||
| 2004 | 94% | 81% | 29% | 9% | 8% |
| 2004 | 94% | 81% | 29% | 9% | 8% |
| Year: 2003 | |||||
| 2003 | 90% | 79% | 32% | 10% | 9% |
| 2003 | 90% | 79% | 32% | 10% | 9% |
| Year: 2002 | |||||
| 2002 | 90% | 79% | 32% | 9% | 6% |
| 2002 | 90% | 79% | 32% | 9% | 6% |
| Year: 2001 | |||||
| 2001 | 91% | 76% | 31% | 8% | 6% |
| 2001 | 91% | 76% | 31% | 8% | 6% |
| Year: 2000 | |||||
| 2000 | 89% | 72% | 30% | 10% | 9% |
| 2000 | 89% | 72% | 30% | 10% | 9% |
| Year: 1999 | |||||
| 1999 | 80% | 69% | 24% | 8% | 12% |
| 1999 | 80% | 69% | 24% | 8% | 12% |
| % of Fatalities as Drownings |
| Total | Drownings | Other Fatalities |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,720 | 3,205 |
| Section Summary | 7,720 | 3,205 |
| % of Drownings With PFD |
| Total | PFD Worn | PFD Not Worn | PFD Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,050 | 6,480 | 190 |
| Section Summary | 1,050 | 6,480 | 190 |