Introduction: The objective of this study was to compare national descriptive indicators of workplace and commuting accidents among older workers (aged 50 and over) and younger workers (under 50). Methods: Data on workplace accident compensation from the general and agricultural social security schemes for 2011 and 2012 were used. The comparison focused on accident frequency, the circumstances of the accident, and the victim’s industry sector. Results: Workplace accidents were less frequent among older workers than among younger workers (31 versus 44 accidents per 1,000 full-time equivalent employees). This lower frequency among older workers was observed for all circumstances of workplace and commuting accidents, except among women, where accidents on level ground and falls from heights were more frequent among older workers. A higher frequency of workplace accidents among older workers compared to younger employees was observed in only three sectors of activity among men, compared to 11 sectors among women. Conclusion: The study revealed that accidents on level ground and falls from heights were more frequent among older women. Further studies are needed to understand the mechanisms involved in these accidents.