Every Statistic is a Person

These numbers are a painful reminder of the lives we lose to drunk and drugged driving every single day.

As you read these haunting stats, think of the children, mothers, fathers, and grandparents behind the numbers . . .

And how you can help save them.

We can create a future of No More Victims^®, but we have to do it together

In 2017, 10,874 people died in drunk driving crashes – one every 48 minutes – and more than 300,000 were injured in drunk driving crashes.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Traffic Safety Facts 2017: Alcohol-Impaired Driving.” Washington DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2017. https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/812630

Every day 926 people are injured or every 90 seconds someone is injured in drunk driving crash.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

There were 3.78 million attempts to drive drunk at .08 BAC or above that were prevented by ignition interlocks

Drunk driving deaths in 2019 represented 28% of all traffic fatalities (36,096)

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

In 2017, 10,874 people died in drunk driving crashes – one every 48 minutes – and more than 300,000 were injured in drunk driving crashes.

Almost 7% of drivers, mostly under age 35, who were involved in fatal traffic crashes tested positive for THC, the principle ingredient in marijuana.

(NHTSA, 2010)

Alcohol levels above the legal limit were found in 21% of such drivers.

(NHTSA, 2010)

Drugs other than alcohol (e.g., marijuana and cocaine) are involved in about 18% of motor vehicle driver deaths.

(NHTSA, 2010)

More than 22% of drivers tested positive for illegal, prescription, or over-the-counter drugs in blood and/or oral fluid tests.

(NHTSA 2013-2014 Roadside Survey)

Some people propose a 40-hour alcohol education course for teens that would entitle teens to drink before 21. Is this a good idea?

Research shows that education alone doesn’t prevent risky behaviors. For example, driver education by itself does not reduce youth car crashes. Beginning drivers need other restrictions in place, such as curfews and passenger

Kids who start drinking young are seven times more likely to be in an alcohol-related crash.

Hingson, Ralph, et al. “Age of Drinking Onset, Driving After Drinking, and Involvement in Alcohol-Related Motor Vehicle Crashes.” DOT HS 809 188. Washington, DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, January 2001.

About a quarter of car crashes with teens involve an underage drinking driver. Ninety-five percent of the 14 million people who are alcohol dependent began drinking before the legal age of 21.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Traffic Safety Facts 2013: Overview”. Washington DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2015. http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/812169.pdf National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Traffic Safety Facts 2013: Young Drivers”. Washington DC: National

Over 40% of all 10th graders drink alcohol.

Miech, R. A., Johnston, L. D., O’Malley, P. M., Bachman, J. G., & Schulenberg, J. E. (2015). Monitoring the Future national survey results on drug use, 1975-2014: Volume I, Secondary school students. Ann

In 2017, 10,874 people died in drunk driving crashes – one every 48 minutes – and more than 300,000 were injured in drunk driving crashes.

Fatalities increased 14%, compared to 10,142 fatalities in 2019, despite an 11% decrease in vehicle miles traveled.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

MADD has passed all-offender ignition interlock laws in 34 states and DC.

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MADD provides one supportive service every 4 minutes. In 2021, the number of victims served was 12,986 through direct services and outreach, with a total of services 118,582 services provided, which is one service to a victim every 4 minutes.

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Every Statistic is a Person

We can create a future of No More Victims^®, but we have to do it together

In 2017, 10,874 people died in drunk driving crashes – one every 48 minutes – and more than 300,000 were injured in drunk driving crashes.

Every day 926 people are injured or every 90 seconds someone is injured in drunk driving crash.

There were 3.78 million attempts to drive drunk at .08 BAC or above that were prevented by ignition interlocks

Drunk driving deaths in 2019 represented 28% of all traffic fatalities (36,096)

In 2017, 10,874 people died in drunk driving crashes – one every 48 minutes – and more than 300,000 were injured in drunk driving crashes.

Almost 7% of drivers, mostly under age 35, who were involved in fatal traffic crashes tested positive for THC, the principle ingredient in marijuana.

Alcohol levels above the legal limit were found in 21% of such drivers.

Drugs other than alcohol (e.g., marijuana and cocaine) are involved in about 18% of motor vehicle driver deaths.

More than 22% of drivers tested positive for illegal, prescription, or over-the-counter drugs in blood and/or oral fluid tests.

Some people propose a 40-hour alcohol education course for teens that would entitle teens to drink before 21. Is this a good idea?

Kids who start drinking young are seven times more likely to be in an alcohol-related crash.

About a quarter of car crashes with teens involve an underage drinking driver. Ninety-five percent of the 14 million people who are alcohol dependent began drinking before the legal age of 21.

Over 40% of all 10th graders drink alcohol.

In 2017, 10,874 people died in drunk driving crashes – one every 48 minutes – and more than 300,000 were injured in drunk driving crashes.

Fatalities increased 14%, compared to 10,142 fatalities in 2019, despite an 11% decrease in vehicle miles traveled.

MADD has passed all-offender ignition interlock laws in 34 states and DC.

MADD provides one supportive service every 4 minutes. In 2021, the number of victims served was 12,986 through direct services and outreach, with a total of services 118,582 services provided, which is one service to a victim every 4 minutes.

Stay in the Fight. Get Connected.

Every Statistic is a Person

We can create a future of No More Victims®, but we have to do it together

In 2017, 10,874 people died in drunk driving crashes – one every 48 minutes – and more than 300,000 were injured in drunk driving crashes.

Every day 926 people are injured or every 90 seconds someone is injured in drunk driving crash.

There were 3.78 million attempts to drive drunk at .08 BAC or above that were prevented by ignition interlocks

Drunk driving deaths in 2019 represented 28% of all traffic fatalities (36,096)

In 2017, 10,874 people died in drunk driving crashes – one every 48 minutes – and more than 300,000 were injured in drunk driving crashes.

Almost 7% of drivers, mostly under age 35, who were involved in fatal traffic crashes tested positive for THC, the principle ingredient in marijuana.

Alcohol levels above the legal limit were found in 21% of such drivers.

Drugs other than alcohol (e.g., marijuana and cocaine) are involved in about 18% of motor vehicle driver deaths.

More than 22% of drivers tested positive for illegal, prescription, or over-the-counter drugs in blood and/or oral fluid tests.

Some people propose a 40-hour alcohol education course for teens that would entitle teens to drink before 21. Is this a good idea?

Kids who start drinking young are seven times more likely to be in an alcohol-related crash.

About a quarter of car crashes with teens involve an underage drinking driver. Ninety-five percent of the 14 million people who are alcohol dependent began drinking before the legal age of 21.

Over 40% of all 10th graders drink alcohol.

In 2017, 10,874 people died in drunk driving crashes – one every 48 minutes – and more than 300,000 were injured in drunk driving crashes.

Fatalities increased 14%, compared to 10,142 fatalities in 2019, despite an 11% decrease in vehicle miles traveled.

MADD has passed all-offender ignition interlock laws in 34 states and DC.

MADD provides one supportive service every 4 minutes. In 2021, the number of victims served was 12,986 through direct services and outreach, with a total of services 118,582 services provided, which is one service to a victim every 4 minutes.

Stay in the Fight. Get Connected.

We can create a future of No More Victims^®, but we have to do it together