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The percentage of traffic fatalities in the U.S. that are alcohol-related is about 39%. This percentage has dropped steadily for about 25 years. It's important to realize that alcohol-related does not mean alcohol-caused, although it often is.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), alcohol-impaired driving accounted for approximately 28% of all traffic-related deaths in the United States over the past 20 years. This percentage has fluctuated slightly over the years but remains a significant factor in traffic fatalities.
I know from reading and researching that about 1/3 of vehicle fatalities were due to drunk driving with a blood alcohol level above .08 percent in 2006. The attached website has detailed info on not only US statistics but also drunk driving statistics categorized by state. what's 'alcohol related' is the question. if a non driving passenger is under the influence the accident is listed as 'alcohol related'.
too many demerit points from too many speed tickets. Driving under the influence of alcohol and or drugs and especially if you caused a death. Not sticking to the rules for learner drivers.
Most wrecks are not related to the consumption of alcohol.
Many people die in traffic accidents caused by drunk drivers.
There have to be conditions on if you get arrested or not. If you are driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs, the chances are very high that you would go to jail. If it was just an accident that you were at fault, not likely to go to jail.
Traffic accidents are caused by various incidents. The most common of these are because of bad driving and wreck less driving. People don't obey the rules of the road and disregard traffic safety equipment and measures such as speed bumps and traffic rules. On the other hand, accidents an also be caused by things like weather and bad conditions, but they are mostly because of human error.
It's commonly like 20% or 1/5 to 2.5/5