What's Really Causing Fatal Crashes in America
Alcohol impairment is defined as a driver blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher. Fatal crash counts for alcohol impairment and distraction are approximate, calculated by applying the reported percentage to the year's total of 36,297 fatal crashes; the speeding figure was reported directly. Categories are not mutually exclusive a single fatal crash may involve more than one factor. Distraction figures are likely undercounted, as distraction is often difficult to confirm as a contributing cause.
Chart: The Schiller Kessler Group