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.
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%.
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.
COPD is responsible for more than 96,000 deaths annually
too many!!!!
@ 1000 or so