Thirty percent of Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related accident.
Of 15-20 year-old drivers killed in car accidents in 2006, 25 percent had a BAC level of .o8 g/dl or higher. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Traffic Safety Facts 2006: Young Drivers”. DOT 810 817. Washington DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2008. http://wwwnrd. nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/810817.PDF
Of the young male drivers, 27 percent involved in fatal accidents in 2006, had been drinking at the time of the accident, compared with 15 percent of the young female drivers involved in fatal accidents. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Traffic Safety Facts 2006: Young Drivers”. DOT 810 817. Washington DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2008. http://wwwnrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/810817.PDF.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
Drunk Driving Statistics Part 9
The primary cause of alcohol-related deaths is the consumption of beer (80 percent followe by liquor/wine (20 percent). Runge, Jeffrey W., M.D. Administrator, DOT, MADD Impaired Driving Summit, January 2002
In 2007, . Of the pedestrians involved, 35 percent had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 grams per deciliter (g/dL) or higher. Alcohol involvement — either for the driver or for the pedestrian — was reported in 49 percent of the traffic accidents that resulted in pedestrian deaths. Of the drivers involved in fatal accidents, only 14 percent had a BAC of .08 g/dL or higher, less than one-half the rate for the pedestrians. In 6 percent of the accidents, both the driver and the pedestrian had a BAC of .08 g/dL or higher. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Traffic Safety Facts 2007: Pedestrians.” DOT 810 994. Washington DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2008. http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/810994.PDF
In 2007, . Of the pedestrians involved, 35 percent had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 grams per deciliter (g/dL) or higher. Alcohol involvement — either for the driver or for the pedestrian — was reported in 49 percent of the traffic accidents that resulted in pedestrian deaths. Of the drivers involved in fatal accidents, only 14 percent had a BAC of .08 g/dL or higher, less than one-half the rate for the pedestrians. In 6 percent of the accidents, both the driver and the pedestrian had a BAC of .08 g/dL or higher. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Traffic Safety Facts 2007: Pedestrians.” DOT 810 994. Washington DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2008. http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/810994.PDF
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Drunk Driving Statistics Part 8
Thirty percent of Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related accident.
In 1997 surveys estimates that Americans took over 116 million alcohol-impaired driving trips, in 2002, that estimate was up to 159 million. Quinlan, Kyran P., et al. “Alcohol-Impaired Driving Among US Adults, 1993-2002.” American Journal of Preventive Medicine 28 (4) (2005): 346-350.
Over ten percent (18 million trips) were made by 18-20 year olds, of the 159 million alcohol-impaired driving trips estimated that Americans took in 2002, Quinlan, Kyran P., et al. “Alcohol-Impaired Driving Among US Adults, 1993-2002.” American Journal of Preventive Medicine 28 (4) (2005): 346-350.
In 1997 surveys estimates that Americans took over 116 million alcohol-impaired driving trips, in 2002, that estimate was up to 159 million. Quinlan, Kyran P., et al. “Alcohol-Impaired Driving Among US Adults, 1993-2002.” American Journal of Preventive Medicine 28 (4) (2005): 346-350.
Over ten percent (18 million trips) were made by 18-20 year olds, of the 159 million alcohol-impaired driving trips estimated that Americans took in 2002, Quinlan, Kyran P., et al. “Alcohol-Impaired Driving Among US Adults, 1993-2002.” American Journal of Preventive Medicine 28 (4) (2005): 346-350.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Drunk Driving Statistics Part 7
Thirty percent of Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related accident.
Fifty to 75 percent of drunk drivers with suspended licenses persist in driving. Peck, R.C., Wilson, R. J., and Sutton, L. 1995. “Driver license strategies for controlling the persistent DUI offender, Strategies for Dealing with the intent Drinking Driver.” Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Circular No. 437. Washington, D.C. National Research Council: 48-49. Beck, KH, et al. “Effects of Ignition Interlock License Restrictions on Drivers with Multiple Alcohol Offenses: A Randomized Trial in Maryland.” American Journal of Public Health, 89 vol. 11 (1999): 1696-1700.
Unlike foods, alcohol does not have to be slowly digested. The speed of alcohol assimilation in the body affects the rate at which one becomes inebriated. As a person drinks faster than the alcohol can be eliminated, the drug accumulates in the body, resulting in higher and higher levels of alcohol in the blood. Narcotic Educational Foundation of America. “Alcohol: A Potent Drug.” Santa Clarita, CA: Narcotic Educational Foundation of America, 2002. http://www.cnoa.org/N-02.pdf.
Fifty to 75 percent of drunk drivers with suspended licenses persist in driving. Peck, R.C., Wilson, R. J., and Sutton, L. 1995. “Driver license strategies for controlling the persistent DUI offender, Strategies for Dealing with the intent Drinking Driver.” Transportation Research Board, Transportation Research Circular No. 437. Washington, D.C. National Research Council: 48-49. Beck, KH, et al. “Effects of Ignition Interlock License Restrictions on Drivers with Multiple Alcohol Offenses: A Randomized Trial in Maryland.” American Journal of Public Health, 89 vol. 11 (1999): 1696-1700.
Unlike foods, alcohol does not have to be slowly digested. The speed of alcohol assimilation in the body affects the rate at which one becomes inebriated. As a person drinks faster than the alcohol can be eliminated, the drug accumulates in the body, resulting in higher and higher levels of alcohol in the blood. Narcotic Educational Foundation of America. “Alcohol: A Potent Drug.” Santa Clarita, CA: Narcotic Educational Foundation of America, 2002. http://www.cnoa.org/N-02.pdf.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Drunk Driving Statistics Part 7
Thirty percent of Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related accident.
In 2006, 15% of all drivers involved in fatal accidents during the week were alcohol-impaired, compared to 31% on weekends. The rate of alcohol impairment among drivers involved in fatal accidents was four times higher at night than during the day (36% versus 9%). National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Traffic Safety Facts 2006: Alcohol Impaired Driving.” DOT 810 801. Washington DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2008. http://wwwnrd. nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/810801.PDF
In 2006, of fatal accidents, the highest percentage of drivers with a BAC level of .08 or higher was for drivers ages 21-24 (33%), followed by ages 25-34 (29%) and 35-44 (25%). National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Traffic Safety Facts 2006: Alcohol Impaired Driving.” DOT 810 801. Washington DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2008. http://wwwnrd. nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/810801.PDF
In 2006, 15% of all drivers involved in fatal accidents during the week were alcohol-impaired, compared to 31% on weekends. The rate of alcohol impairment among drivers involved in fatal accidents was four times higher at night than during the day (36% versus 9%). National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Traffic Safety Facts 2006: Alcohol Impaired Driving.” DOT 810 801. Washington DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2008. http://wwwnrd. nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/810801.PDF
In 2006, of fatal accidents, the highest percentage of drivers with a BAC level of .08 or higher was for drivers ages 21-24 (33%), followed by ages 25-34 (29%) and 35-44 (25%). National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Traffic Safety Facts 2006: Alcohol Impaired Driving.” DOT 810 801. Washington DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2008. http://wwwnrd. nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/810801.PDF
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Drunk Driving Statistics Part 6
Thirty percent of Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related accident.
In 1997, 2.1% of Americans surveyed 18 and older reported alcohol-impaired driving, compared with 2.4% in 2002. Quinlan, Kyran P., et al. “Alcohol-Impaired Driving Among US Adults, 1993-2002.” American Journal of Preventive Medicine 28 (4) (2005): 346-350.
Americans surveyed 18 and older reported alcohol-impaired driving in 2002 was 2.3%, including 3% of 18-20 year olds and 4.1% of 21-34 year olds. Quinlan, Kyran P., et al. “Alcohol-Impaired Driving Among US Adults, 1993-2002.” American Journal of Preventive Medicine 28 (4) (2005): 346-350.
In 1997, 2.1% of Americans surveyed 18 and older reported alcohol-impaired driving, compared with 2.4% in 2002. Quinlan, Kyran P., et al. “Alcohol-Impaired Driving Among US Adults, 1993-2002.” American Journal of Preventive Medicine 28 (4) (2005): 346-350.
Americans surveyed 18 and older reported alcohol-impaired driving in 2002 was 2.3%, including 3% of 18-20 year olds and 4.1% of 21-34 year olds. Quinlan, Kyran P., et al. “Alcohol-Impaired Driving Among US Adults, 1993-2002.” American Journal of Preventive Medicine 28 (4) (2005): 346-350.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Drunk Driving Statistics Part 5
Thirty percent of Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related accident.
Heavy drinking, binge drinking underage drinking, and drunk driving in most cases the drink of choice is beer. Rogers JD. Greenfield TK. Beer drinking accounts for most of the hazardous alcohol consumption reported in the United States. Journal of Studies on Alcohol. 60(6):732-9, 1999
On average the drunk driver has driven drunk 87 times before being arrested the first time for driving drunk. Fell, Jim. “Repeat DWI Offenders in the United States.” Washington, DC: National Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Traffic Tech No. 85, February 1995.
Heavy drinking, binge drinking underage drinking, and drunk driving in most cases the drink of choice is beer. Rogers JD. Greenfield TK. Beer drinking accounts for most of the hazardous alcohol consumption reported in the United States. Journal of Studies on Alcohol. 60(6):732-9, 1999
On average the drunk driver has driven drunk 87 times before being arrested the first time for driving drunk. Fell, Jim. “Repeat DWI Offenders in the United States.” Washington, DC: National Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Traffic Tech No. 85, February 1995.
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