Alcohol and drug use are major contributors to motor vehicle traffic crashes, injury, and deaths. Alcohol confirmed motor vehicle traffic crashes are those involving a driver and/or non-motorist who had a blood alcohol content (BAC) greater than 0.00. In 2022, there were 5,262 alcohol confirmed motor vehicle crashes. in Florida. Alcohol is not the only cause of impaired driving. Also in 2022, there were 617 drug confirmed motor vehicle crashes in Florida. These are crashes involving a driver and/or non-motorist who tested positive for drugs at the time of the crash.
December has been recognized as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. It is important to have a plan, especially during the holiday season, whether that includes a designated driver, taxi, or ride share.