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Texas: Second Worst State for Drunk Driving.
Texas ranks second in the US for drunk driving fatalities, with alcohol a factor in 42% of road deaths in 2022.
Published June 25, 2024 at 10:25am by Alexis Simmerman
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.
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