Don't Be a Statistic: Drunk Driving in the US Claims 37+ Lives Daily

You know the drill: don't drink and drive. Yet, in the US, more than 37 people die each day due to drunk driving. A recent study reveals shocking stats, with some states, like Texas, consistently ranking high in drunk driving incidents.

The Grim Numbers

• 2022 US Traffic Fatalities Involving Alcohol: 1/3 of all traffic deaths. That's over 13,500 lives lost, as reported by Simmrin Law Group.
• Southern States Overrepresented: The top 10 worst states for drunk driving are mostly in the South, while the Northeast has lower rates.

Top 10 States with the Worst Drunk Driving Problems:

STATE	SCORE
South Carolina	100.00
Texas	83.65
New Mexico	80.77
Wyoming	74.39
Montana	71.72
Arizona	70.31
Oregon	70.25
Louisiana	65.11
Mississippi	63.55
Alabama	60.96

Texas: A Closer Look

• Texas' Score: 83.65 out of 100.
• Texas Traffic Fatalities Involving Drunk Drivers: Over 42%, almost double the national average.
• Drunk Driving Deaths per 100,000 Residents: Texas - 6.13; National Average - 4.02.
• Drunk Drivers in Fatal Crashes per 100,000 Licensed Drivers: Texas - 10.08; National Average - 5.56.

There's Hope: Top 10 States with the Fewest Drunk Driving Deaths

STATE	SCORE
Utah	31.39
New Jersey	31.79
Massachusetts	31.80
Minnesota	36.22
New York	36.68
Alaska	36.78
Pennsylvania	39.31
Michigan	40.64
Wisconsin	41.03
Hawaii	41.47

Stay safe, and remember: don't drink and drive.