Halloween crashes increase by 13% over other days according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data. Not surprisingly, on average, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year, according to Safe Kids Worldwide.
Where the Halloween Crashes Occur Most Frequently
Fatal car crashes increase by 13% on Halloween compared with other days of the year, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data.
Furthermore, on average, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year, according to Safe Kids Worldwide.
A spokesperson for Anidjar & Levine says,
“Halloween is historically one of the deadliest nights for pedestrians, as more than 40% of Halloween crashes involve drunk drivers, according to NHTSA.
“Being caught driving under the influence (DUI) can lead to severe consequences based on location, prior history, and the specifics of the incident.
“DUI convictions often come with significant fines, which can range from hundreds to thousands of dollars depending on the severity and jurisdiction.
“In all states, the legal limit for BAC (blood alcohol concentration) is 0.08% for non-commercial drivers aged 21 and older.
“In Colorado and Washington, where marijuana is legal, drivers can be charged with a DUI if their blood THC levels exceed a specific limit (typically five nanograms per milliliter).
“Meanwhile, other states, such as Arizona, have a “zero-tolerance” approach to drugs.
“If you have any questions about DUI laws in your area, it’s always best to consult a local attorney, as the laws and penalties can vary significantly between jurisdictions.”
Ahead of Halloween, Anidjar & Levine have released a study revealing the counties with the biggest driving under the influence problem
The study by Florida personal injury lawyers Anidjar & Levine analyzed the latest data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for 2022 to discover which counties had the highest percentage of drivers involved in fatal crashes who were under the influence.
The ranking is based on the percentage of drivers involved in fatal crashes who were under the influence of alcohol, drugs, and medication.
The top ten counties with the highest percentage of DUI-related crashes
|
Rank |
State |
County |
Total drivers involved in fatal crashes under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication |
Percentage of drivers involved in fatal crashes who were under the influence |
Total drivers involved in fatal crashes |
|
=1 |
Colorado |
Garfield |
23 |
38.98% |
59 |
|
=1 |
Idaho |
Bonner |
23 |
38.98% |
59 |
|
3 |
Montana |
Lake |
25 |
38.46% |
65 |
|
4 |
Montana |
Missoula |
31 |
34.83% |
89 |
|
5 |
California |
Humboldt |
48 |
34.78% |
138 |
|
6 |
Wyoming |
Fremont |
22 |
34.38% |
64 |
|
7 |
California |
Amador |
28 |
34.15% |
82 |
|
8 |
Idaho |
Kootenai |
36 |
31.58% |
114 |
|
9 |
Nevada |
Lyon |
23 |
31.51% |
73 |
|
10 |
Vermont |
Franklin |
17 |
31.48% |
54 |
Garfield County in Colorado is joint first place. With a total of 59 drivers involved in fatal crashes in Garfield, 38.98% of these drivers were under the influence of alcohol, drugs, and medication, totaling 23 drivers in 2022.
Bonner County in Idaho ties for first place for driving under the influence. With a total of 59 drivers involved in fatal crashes in Bonner, 38.98% of these drivers were under the influence of alcohol, drugs, and medication, totaling 23 drivers.
Lake County in Montana is third. With a total of 65 drivers involved in fatal crashes, 25 drivers were under the influence of alcohol, drugs, and medication, which is 38.46%.
Missoula County, also in Montana, ranks fourth. A total of 89 drivers were involved in fatal crashes, and 34.83% of those drivers were under the influence, totaling 31 drivers.
Humboldt County in California ranks fifth, with a total of 138 drivers involved in fatal crashes, with 48 of those being under the influence, at 34.78%.
Ranking sixth is Fremont County in Wyoming. With 64 drivers involved in fatal crashes, 22 of those were under the influence of alcohol, drugs, and medication, which is 34.38%.
Amador County in California, Kootenai County in Idaho, Lyon County in Nevada, and Franklin County in Vermont rank seventh through tenth.
