According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics report in 2008, 11, 773 of the 37,261 people who were killed in traffic accidents are alcohol-related.
In 2008, 35 percent of fatally injured passenger vehicle drivers had BACs at or above 0.08 percent. Pedestrians had the highest proportion of BACs at or above 0.08 percent (38 percent).
On average, one person dies every 50 minutes in the United States due to alcohol-related crashes. This statistic underscores the serious impact of drunk driving on road safety.
In 2010 close to 1/3 of all crashes were due to alcohol-impaired driving. 10,288 people were killed 211 were children and over half of them were riding with someone who was alcohol-impaired. Every day about 30 people die resulting in a death every 48 minutes due to alcohol-impaired driving. 18% of car crash deaths are due to other drugs, but most are being used along with alcohol.
=== === Total Traffic Fatalities (California) 3,989 Alcohol-Related Traffic Fatalities 1,606 Percent that are alcohol-related 40.2% Total Traffic Fatalities (United States) 41,907 Alcohol-Related Traffic Fatalities 17,126 Percent that are alcohol-related 40.9%
Alcohol Impaired Driving StatisticsTotal Fatalities / Fatality Rates250,000 people have died in alcohol related accidents in the past 10 years.Presently 25,000 people are killed each year in alcohol related accidents.500 people are killed each week in alcohol related accidents.71 people are killed each day in alcohol related accidents.One American life is lost every 20 minutes in alcohol related auto crashes.It is estimated that one out of every two Americans will be involved in an alcohol related accident in his or her lifetime.In 1994, New Hampshire had 119 total highway fatalities, 42 were alcohol related (or 35.3% of the total). New Hampshire leads the nation with one of the lowest percentages of alcohol related fatalities.Cause of DeathAlcohol related crashes are the leading cause of death for young Americans, between the ages of 16 and 24 years old.For all Americans between 5 and 35 years of age, motor vehicle accidents are the number one cause of death. Over 50% of these accidents are caused by alcohol impaired drivers.Recent Alcohol-InvolvementOver 50% of all fatal highway crashes involving two or more cars are alcohol related.Over 65% of all fatal single car crashes are alcohol related.Over 36% percent of all adult pedestrian accidents are alcohol related.80% of all fatal alcohol related auto crashes occur between 8 pm and 8 am.36% of all adult pedestrian accidents involve an intoxicated pedestrian.Injury Crashes / CollisionsEvery year, 708,000 persons are injured in alcohol related crashes; 74, 000 of those people suffer serious injuries.About 2,000 people are hurt each day in alcohol related accidents.Two million alcohol impaired driving collisions occur each year.Arrest / Characteristics of Alcohol Impaired DriversOf every 200 to 2,000 alcohol impaired drivers on the road, only one is arrested. Therefore, the probability of getting caught is slim. Of those who are caught, very few receive a serious penalty.The average alcohol impaired driver arrested on the highway has a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .20%, double the level for presumed intoxication in most states; that is 14 drinks of 86% proof liquor (or 14 beers) in 4 hours for a 180 lb. man.Between 7 pm and 3 am on weekends, 10% of all drivers are legally impaired, in some parts of the country.Most Americans drink alcohol. Over 80% admit to driving after drinking.Relatively few problem drinkers, about 7% of the driving population, account for over 66% of all alcohol related fatal accidents.When drinkers are at the presumed level of intoxication, the risk of causing an accident is six times greater than for non-drinking drivers.YouthAlthough persons between 16 and 24 years old comprise only 20% of the total licensed population, and 20% of the total vehicle miles traveled in this country by all licensed drivers, they cause 42 percent of all fatal atcohol related crashes.Economic / Societal CostAccording to a recent Allstate Insurance Company study, alcohol impaired drivers are estimated to cost American taxpayers $21 - $24 billion dollars per year.National Geographic recently stated that alcohol abuse costs American society $136 billion and 65,000 lives annually.MiscellaneousAdmittedly, the United States has one of the safest highway systems in the world, due in part to design characteristics, guard rails, highway markings and signs. We have relatively few fatalities per 100-million miles driven. But the portion of our accidents involving alcohol is among the highest in the world.An accident by an alcohol impaired driver is the most frequently committed violent crime in the United States today.Other alcohol-related statistics show the involvement of alcohol in many non-driving aspects:40% of all suicide attempts are alcohol-related54% of all violent crimes are alcohol-related60% of all emergency room admissions are alcohol-related80% of all domestic disputes are alcohol-relatedFrom statistics complied by the U. S. Dept. of Transportation and the N. H. Department of Safety.
Approximately 28% of people killed in car accidents are killed by drunk drivers in the United States. This percentage can vary depending on the region and year, but alcohol-impaired driving remains a significant factor in road fatalities.
It certainly is safe to say that, but actually the percentage is probably higher.
On average, one person dies every 50 minutes in the United States due to alcohol-related crashes. This statistic underscores the serious impact of drunk driving on road safety.
In 2010 close to 1/3 of all crashes were due to alcohol-impaired driving. 10,288 people were killed 211 were children and over half of them were riding with someone who was alcohol-impaired. Every day about 30 people die resulting in a death every 48 minutes due to alcohol-impaired driving. 18% of car crash deaths are due to other drugs, but most are being used along with alcohol.
True. Approximately 40% of fatal highway crashes involve alcohol as a contributing factor, according to various traffic safety reports and studies. This statistic underscores the significant impact of impaired driving on road safety and the importance of initiatives aimed at reducing drunk driving incidents.
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=== === Total Traffic Fatalities (California) 3,989 Alcohol-Related Traffic Fatalities 1,606 Percent that are alcohol-related 40.2% Total Traffic Fatalities (United States) 41,907 Alcohol-Related Traffic Fatalities 17,126 Percent that are alcohol-related 40.9%
Drunk driving is a leading cause of road accidents, with alcohol impairing a driver's ability to react quickly and make sound decisions. In the United States, nearly 30 people die in drunk driving accidents every day. Additionally, alcohol-related crashes cost the country billions of dollars each year in medical expenses and property damage. Strict enforcement of laws against drunk driving, along with education and awareness campaigns, are crucial in reducing the number of alcohol-related accidents on the road.
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 truth is that no one knows. What we know is that there are X number of crashes per year. We know that there are Y number of crashes per year where someone involved was legally intoxicated (even if that person were not at fault). We also know that X > Y. We don't know how many crashes are CAUSED by alcohol. We know that about 2.25% of all auto accidents had someone involved that was legally intoxicated. The big question is if there are more than 2.25% of people on the road at any given point in time that are intoxicated. Mathematically, if 3% of people on the road are legally intoxicated, then you are LESS likely to get into an accident if there is alcohol involved in some way. This is strictly a mathematical exercise. What is also true is that alcohol is involved in FATAL crashes about 41% of the time. I THINK what this means is that there is a huge difference between having a drink and driving and having 12 drinks and driving. My guess is that VERY intoxicated drivers are much more likely to lose all judgement and do very dangerous things. However, the statistics are incomplete because we don't know these things: Total number of drivers on the road Total number of intoxicated drivers on the road Number of accidents CAUSED by alcohol
Car crashes related to playing Pokmon GO while driving are relatively uncommon, but they can still pose a significant risk to drivers and pedestrians. It is important to avoid distractions while driving to ensure safety on the road.
not focusing on the road.