Here are some basic DUI facts that we found interesting. We hope they are instrumental in highlighting how serious a DUI can be: 
Last year, there were 1,412,223 DUI arrests in the United States, and that is just the number of individuals who were charged. There are exponentially more “drunk drivers” on the road with the rest of us.
13.2% of the adult population (age 16+) admit to drinking and driving. In a county of over 300+ million, just imagine how many impaired drivers are out there.
On average, a person is able to drive drunk approximately 80 times before finally being stopped and arrested. And this figure does not account for repeat DUI offenders.
Approximately 80% of those who drink and drive are men. Women tend to stay home or are driven home from a night out. Of course, they are at risk if they get into a car with someone who is impaired.
Men between the ages of 21-24 constitute only 11% of population but are involved in 32% of all drinking and driving episodes. That’s 3x the ratio and shows stereotypical risk taking.
Not surprisingly, drinking and driving episodes cause or significantly contribute to 31% of vehicular accident fatalities.
The “witching hours” of midnight to 3 am is when 2/3 of fatal drunk driving crashes occur. Your mother is right when she warns “nothing good happens after midnight.” Listen to her.
Also not surprisingly, 31% of all fatal drunk driving accidents occur on weekends. After all, that is when most people go out and drink. You can stay out longer and drink harder.
Fatal crashes occur 4x more at night. Go out early and get home before midnight if you want to improve your odds of survival. It’s not hard to understand but difficult to practice.
These facts were compiled and offered by Murphy and Pressentin LLC. We acknowledge and thank them for their contribution toward making our roads safer for drivers and their families.
