“drunk-driving” Charts
Dangerous While Driving? Here's What We Think »
Americans believe there is nothing more dangerous to do while driving than text. Even driving after at least two drinks…
What's the biggest killer behind the wheel? »
At least these are the distracted deaths we know about.
Drunk and Arrested »
Drunk driving is something that many people are concerned about. Being drunk stops normal functions from processing such as nearing…
Sobering Up Before Hitting The Road »
More and more Americans are making the right choice when it comes to drinking and driving. In 2011, the number…
Older Women Are More Cautious Drivers Than Men »
When surveyed, American women over age 65 were more likely to avoid driving in certain conditions than men of the…
Young Americans Aren't Getting Driver's Licenses »
Fewer young Americans are getting their driver's licenses. In 1983, 68.9% of 17-year-olds had driver's licenses, but by 2010, only…
Alcohol-Drug Combination ED Visits »
In 2009, there were approximately 519,650 ED visits caused by users combining alcohol with one or more drugs. The most…
Drunk Driving Fatal Crashes, by Age Group »
In 2008, 11,773 fatalities (23% of all traffic fatalities) were the result of alcohol-impaired driving, a 6% decrease since 1998.…
High Schoolers Become Less Likely to Ride with Drunk Drivers »
In 1991, 39.9% of American students in 9th through 12th grade said that they had ridden with a driver who…
Seat Belt Use Among High School Students »
Since 1991, American students in 9th through 12th grade have become less likely to report that they rarely or never…
Decrease in Self-Reported Drinking and Driving »
In 2010, Americans reported drinking and driving about 112 million times, a significant decrease from the 160 million drinking and…
Binge Drinking Among Women »
The most likely women to binge drink are women ages 18 to 24, with 24% of American women in this…
Seat Belt Use by Age and Enforcement Level »
As Americans age, they are more likely to report seat belt use, and the importance of the enforcement level of…
Seat Belt Use by Enforcement Level and Sex »
States that can ticket solely for not wearing a seat belt (primary law) have a higher percentage of citizens reporting…
People Killed in Distraction-Affected Crashes »
The majority of the Americans killed in distraction-affected crashes in 2011 were driving at the time of the crash (61%).…
Drivers Involved in Fatal Crashes by Vehicle Type »
Drivers killed while driving a passenger car accounted for about 40% of total driver fatalities in the U.S. in 2011.…