Area law enforcement reminds everyone to drive carefully on Halloween. Roadways will be crowded, and drunk drivers will also be out.
In 2022, 72 people died in traffic crashes during Halloween night (6 p.m. October 31-5:59 a.m. November 1).
46% (33) of those fatalities occurred in alcohol-related crashes, which involved at least one driver or motorcycle operator with a blood alcohol concentration at or above .01 g/dL.
39% (28) died with a blood alcohol concentration at or above .08 g/dL.
From 2018 to 2022, there were 386 traffic fatalities during Halloween night.
266 of those fatalities were occupants of a vehicle.
52% (138) of those vehicle occupants were drunk.
The 21-34 age group had the highest percentage (54%) of fatalities in drunk driving crashes on Halloween night.
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