Newsflash
Driving Under the Influence
* On average, one alcohol-related traffic accident occurs every 30 minutes.
* According to recent alcoholism statistics, 79% of fatal crashes occurring from midnight to three in the morning involve alcohol.
* In 2002 an estimated 17,419 people died in alcohol-related traffic crashes.
* Weekends account for 54% of fatal crashes as compared to 32% during the week.
* The highest intoxication rates in fatal crashes in 2001 was recorded for drivers 21-24 years old (33%), followed by ages 25-34 (28%) and 35-44 (25%).
* More than 500,000 people were injured in crashes involving alcohol.
* One person is injured in an alcohol related accident approximately every two minutes.
* Beer accounted for most of the alcohol related fatalities in traffic accidents.
* 30 % of Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some time in their lives.
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