Drunk Driving Statistics Part 20

Thirty percent of Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related accident.

Binge-drinking levels are coupled with ease of access to alcohol, price, special promotions, and outlet concentration in college communities was indicated in a College Alcohol Survey of four colleges. Wechsler, Henry, et al. “Trends in College Binge Drinking During a Period of Increased Prevention Efforts.” Journal of American College Health. 50, No. 5, (2002).


Approximately 44 percent of college students reported binge drinking, in a college survey in 2001. This proportion is almost identical to rates in three preceding surveys. Wechsler, Henry, et al. “Trends in College Binge Drinking During a Period of Increased Prevention Efforts.” Journal of American College Health. 50, No. 5, (2002).