The following statistics are estimates and subject to fluctuation. Pennsylvania Drunk Driving Statistics (2011) But even if the numbers change with time, the lesson remains the same – drunk driving claims lives.In 2011, Pennsylvania experienced a decrease in drunk driving accidents.Alcohol-related crashes fell from 12,426 to 11,805.There were 428 drunk driving deaths in Pennsylvania in 2011.26 percent of drunk driving deaths in 2011 were in the 16-20 age group.In 2011, alcohol-related deaths were 33% of the total traffic deaths, nearly the same as in 2007, 20.On average each day, 32 crashes alcohol-related crashes occurred in 2011.Additionally, 1.2 persons were killed and 23 persons were injured on average each day in Pennsylvania in 2011 because of an alcohol-related accident.Nationally, alcohol-related deaths declined in 2010 by 4.9%.Pennsylvania & National Drunk Driving Accident Statistics (2010) In 2010, there were 12,426 alcohol-related vehicle accidents in Pennsylvania, which was a decrease from 2009 (12,712).However, they still made up 31% of the overall traffic fatalities in 2010. In 2010, there were 459 fatalities that involved alcohol in Pennsylvania - an increase from 449 in 2009. One-half (50%) of deaths ages 21 to 25 were drinking drivers, up from 44% in 2009.Nearly one-third (31%) of driver deaths ages 16-20 were drinking drivers, which is an increase from 2009.They accounted for 35% of all traffic collision deaths. The majority of alcohol-related crashes occurred when it was dark, usually on the weekends.Nearly three-fourths (72%) of drinking drivers in crashes were male.In 2010, 459 people died in alcohol-related crashes.The 26-30 age range improved to 45%, down from 51% in 2009.

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