GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Driving Sobriety Period Statistics
The statistics on the duration of time individuals are expected to remain sober after a driving sobriety period indicate varying lengths of abstinence based on personal circumstances and support systems.
In this post, we will explore a series of sobering statistics related to drunk driving in the United States. These statistics shed light on the alarming prevalence and consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol, highlighting the urgent need for increased awareness and stricter enforcement measures to combat this dangerous behavior.
Statistic 1
"Approximately one-third of all traffic crash fatalities in the United States involve drunk drivers."
Statistic 2
"On average, more than 10,000 people die every year in US due to drunk driving."
Statistic 3
"In 2010, the rate of alcohol-impaired driving fatalities per 100,000 population was 3.3, representing a 65% decrease since 1982 when record keeping began."
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"An average drunk driver has driven drunk over 80 times before first arrest."
Statistic 5
"There is a drunk driving death in the United States every 50 minutes."
Statistic 6
"DUI arrests were down 50% between 2009 and 2018, due to increased awareness and tougher enforcement."
Statistic 7
"Roughly 30 million Americans drive drunk each year."
Statistic 8
"18-34 year olds are most likely to drive after drinking too much."
Statistic 9
"In 2016, the highest percentage of drunk drivers involved in fatal crashes were between the ages of 21 to 24."
Statistic 10
"A BAC of 0.08% (the legal limit in many countries) can impair driving skills up to 57% after just two glasses of wine."
Statistic 11
"Drivers with a BAC of 0.08% are 4 times more likely to cause a crash than sober drivers."
Statistic 12
"Drivers with a BAC of 0.15%, twice the legal limit, are 12 times more likely to cause a crash than sober drivers."
Statistic 13
"Over 1.1 million drivers were arrested in 2017 for driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics."
Statistic 14
"Only about 1% of drunk drivers get arrested."
Statistic 15
"On average, two in three people will be involved in a drunk driving crash in their lifetime."
Statistic 16
"Over 10.8 million American adults reported driving under the influence of illicit drugs in the past year."
Statistic 17
"Men are more likely than women to be driving drunk in fatal crashes."
Statistic 18
"In fatal crashes during the weekend, 31% of drivers had BACs of .08 or greater, compared to 18% during the week."
Statistic 19
"The rate of alcohol impairment among drivers involved in fatal crashes in 2017 was 3.6 times higher at night than during the day."
Statistic 20
"Approximately 85% of drunk-driving incidents are committed by people who are alcohol-impaired drivers, as per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."
Jannik Lindner
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