Drunken driving death rates vary by state in US study
A government study shows alcohol related traffic deaths differ by state with South Carolina Montana Louisiana and DC above one death per 100 million vehicle miles and Puerto Rico highest among U.S. territories. National rate fell from 1.64 to 0.63 per 100 million miles since 1982 and overall deaths rose slightly last year to 17,448 accounting for 41 percent of all traffic deaths.
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South Carolina
Montana
Louisiana
National Highway Traffic Safety Administrative
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Kansas alcohol related crash deaths still lag decline
A federal report shows Kansas cut alcohol related highway deaths 52 percent from 1982 to 2001, but ranking 46th in percent drop. DUI laws tightened since 1993 and fines rose to 500 dollars. fifth offenses trigger lifelong license loss. In 1982 253 of 498 deaths were alcohol related. in 2001 194 of 494.
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Topeka
Kansas
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
District of Columbia
Puerto Rico
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