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Drivers with a BAC of .016 (twice the legal limit) account for at least half of all alcohol-related traffic 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
Alcohol-related traffic fatalities.
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.
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In 2012, alcohol-related fatalities in the US decreased from the previous year's number.
Close to 20% of fatalities on the road are related to alcohol. This is why is it is very important to not drink and drive.
The number of deaths total was 3244. The number of alcohol related deaths was 1041. Divide 1041 by 3244 and you're left with around .32. Convert the decimal into a fraction and then you're left with 32%. The percentage of traffic fatalities that were alcohol-related is 32% when compared to the total amount of traffic related deaths in florida in 2008.
Drunken driving is the leading cause of alcohol related death.