Texas’ Shocking Drunk Driving Toll — 42% of Traffic Deaths

We do a lot of things well here in Texas. Unfortunately, there are many Texans who still haven’t learned that drinking and driving is dangerous and comes with serious consequences. It’s sickening how often we hear of fatalities that could have been avoided if someone had decided not to get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol. It’s simple: alcohol impairs your judgment. So, after you drink, plan on someone else driving.

Personal Tragedy: A Cousin’s Story

We see messages and reminders all the time about how deadly drinking and driving can be, yet it continues to be a problem because no one thinks it will happen to them. Unfortunately, my own cousin was killed by a drunk driver and to make matters worse, it was my own uncle. Yeah, my uncle took the life of his own son after drinking and driving. I’ve never seen my grandparents so hurt, please, don’t cause this type of pain in your own family.

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Texas Drunk Driving by the Numbers

Texas Has Alarming Drinking and Driving Stats. Did you know 42% of all traffic deaths in Texas are caused by drunk drivers? These are avoidable deaths. You can get a ride from a ridesharing app, you can call a friend, call a cab, post on social media that you need a ride. There are so many options to avoid being intoxicated behind the wheel.

What the Data Says: Worst States for DUI

According to Forbes Advisor, here is a list of the states that have the biggest problem with people drinking and driving.