Drunk driving and speeding are two of the leading causes of car accidents in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2020, there were 13,142 traffic fatalities in crashes involving a drunk driver. This accounted for 31% of all traffic fatalities for the year.
Speeding is also a major factor in car accidents. According to the NHTSA, in 2020, there were 11,258 traffic fatalities in crashes involving speeding. This accounted for 26% of all traffic fatalities for the year.
The combination of drunk driving and speeding is particularly dangerous. In 2020, there were 3,142 traffic fatalities in crashes involving a drunk driver who was also speeding. This accounted for 7% of all traffic fatalities for the year.
