Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving

Despite the fact that it’s illegal to drive drunk, one person was killed every 44 minutes in a drunk driving crash on our nation’s roads in 2024. That’s a total of 11,904 people who died in alcohol-impaired driving crashes in one year. Even a small amount of alcohol can affect driving ability. In 2024, there were 2,028 people killed in alcohol-related crashes where a driver had a BAC of .01 to .07.

Be Responsible: Have a Plan

Your life and the lives of others on the road are at risk every time a driver gets behind the wheel after drinking. Here are a few tips to stay safe.

• Before drinking, choose a designated driver, or schedule a ride-sharing, ride-hailing or taxi service.
• If you are hosting a party where there’s alcohol, offer non-alcoholic drink options and make sure all guests leave with a sober driver.
• Always wear your safety belt — it’s the best defense against drunk drivers.
• If you see a drunk driver on the road, safely pull over and call law enforcement.