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DUI Statistics

According to national data supplied by MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, in 2002 17,200 people were killed in crashes involving alcohol, representing a staggering 41% of the almost 43,000 people killed in all traffic crashes. Did you know?

Binge drinkers accounted for 20% of the US population, but consumed 80% of the alcohol.

51% reported they did not drink for a month prior and 25% reported drinking once a week or less.

A person died every 30 minutes in alcohol related crashes.

Blood alcohol was highest for motorcyclists and lowest for large truck drivers, 29% and 1% respectively.

97% of US citizens see driving and drinking as a threat to personal safety.

3 in 10 Americans will be involved in alcohol related crashes in their lifetime.

The highest prevalence for binge and heavy drinking was in 2000 in age groups between 18 and 25.

The highest intoxication rates in fatal crashes in 2001 were recorded for drivers 21-24 years old (33%) followed by ages 25-34 (28%) and 35-44 (25%).

Intoxication rates for males over .08 BAC was 24% and for females 13%.

With these types of statistics it is clear that driving under the influence has become pandemic in the US. These statistics say nothing of the use of drugs and the impact mixing drugs with alcohol has on the afflicted individual. Expedition House can assist clients and the courts. Let us help you with pre-sentencing and alternative sentencing evaluation, recommendation, follow-up and treatment.

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