In 2007 in the US, there were 41,059 traffic fatalities, of which 15,387 (37%) were attributed to drunk drivers. The highest level by state was Texas, with 45%.
There were 11,773 drunk driving deaths in 2008.
18%
There were too many of this preventable tragedy.
about 1 million +++ worldwide
Less than drunk driving deaths.
There were 15,829 alcohol related fatalities in 2006.
Although the rate has been declining for decades there are still far TOO MANY.
So far this year there have been 11, 955 deaths. For a Death Clock of how many people have died this year go to http://www.alcoholalert.com/deathclock.html 1 person dies every 31 minutes from Drunk Drivers 38% of on road accidents are caused by drunk drivers
Drunk driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents. In 2008 there were 13,846 fatalities directly related to driving under the influence in the United States and account for 37% of vehical related deaths.
18 Um, it's different in all states, but it's usually around 14-16. But please do NOT start drinking. Many deaths on the road occur with DRUNK TEEN DRIVING. Peace!
too many!!!!
All of them. Its not until drunk crashing that the folks who are drunk driving are likely to die of their own stupidity. As to a statistic of drunk driving related fatalities I have none.