Figure 1 - Alcohol-Related Fatalities in Motor Vehicle Crashes: 1982-2000
Figure 1 - Alcohol-Related Fatalities in Motor Vehicle Crashes: 1982-2000
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| Year | Number of Fatalities | Percentage of all motor vehicle crash fatalities |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 26,173 | 60 |
| 1983 | 24,635 | 58 |
| 1984 | 24,762 | 56 |
| 1985 | 23,167 | 53 |
| 1986 | 25,017 | 54 |
| 1987 | 24,094 | 52 |
| 1988 | 23,833 | 51 |
| 1989 | 22,424 | 49 |
| 1990 | 22,587 | 51 |
| 1991 | 20,159 | 49 |
| 1992 | 18,290 | 47 |
| 1993 | 17,908 | 45 |
| 1994 | 17,308 | 43 |
| 1995 | 17,732 | 42 |
| 1996 | 17,749 | 42 |
| 1997 | 16,711 | 40 |
| 1998 | 16,673 | 40 |
| 1999 | 16,572 | 40 |
| 2000 | 17,380 | 41 |
NOTE: These data reflect the methodological change in estimating missing blood alcohol concentration test results, adopted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2002.
SOURCES: U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, personal communication, Nov. 1, 2002.