Drivers with a BAC of .016 (twice the legal limit) account for at least half of all alcohol-related traffic fatalities.
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Motor vehicle crashes account for more than 90% of all transportation-related fatalities.
There were 16,885 alcohol-related fatalities in 2005 in the US - 39 percent of the total traffic fatalities for the year. Dept of Transportation
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94 percent of transportation deaths are from motor vehicle crashes. Vehicle crashes also make up 99 percent of non-fatal transportation injuries.
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In the United States, alcohol is involved in about 28% of all traffic-related fatalities. This percentage can vary depending on factors such as location, age group, and time of day. Driving under the influence remains a significant contributor to road accidents and fatalities.