Law enforcement has issued a statement concerning driving on Halloween.
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) of those fatalities occurred in drunk-driving crashes, which involved at least one driver or motorcycle operator 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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