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The drunk driving capitals of the US
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Drunk driving has, overall, subsided as a national habit.
15. Fort Worth, Texas
- % of drivers with a DUI: 1.23%
- Difference from national average: 22% lower
- % of adults reporting excessive drinking: 18% (Tarrant County)
- % of traffic fatalities involving alcohol: 27% (Tarrant County)
- City population: 874,168
14. Columbus, Ohio
- % of drivers with a DUI: 2.02%
- Difference from national average: 28% higher
- % of adults reporting excessive drinking: 20% (Franklin County)
- % of traffic fatalities involving alcohol: 35% (Franklin County)
- City population: 879,170
13. San Francisco, California
- % of drivers with a DUI: 1.71%
- Difference from national average: 8% higher
- % of adults reporting excessive drinking: 24% (San Francisco County)
- % of traffic fatalities involving alcohol: 17% (San Francisco County)
- City population: 884,363
12. Jacksonville, Florida
- % of drivers with a DUI: 0.75%
- Difference from national average: 53% lower
- % of adults reporting excessive drinking: 20% (Duval County)
- % of traffic fatalities involving alcohol: 32% (Duval County)
- City population: 892,062
11. Austin, Texas
- % of drivers with a DUI: 1.90%
- Difference from national average: 20% higher
- % of adults reporting excessive drinking: 18% (Austin County)
- % of traffic fatalities involving alcohol: 18% (Austin County)
- City population: 950,715
10. San Jose, California
- % of drivers with a DUI: 2.45%
- Difference from national average: 55% higher
- % of adults reporting excessive drinking: 16% (Santa Clara County)
- % of traffic fatalities involving alcohol: 30% (Santa Clara County)
- City population: 1,035,317
9. Dallas, Texas
- % of drivers with a DUI: 1.62%
- Difference from national average: 3% higher
- % of adults reporting excessive drinking: 17% (Dallas County)
- % of traffic fatalities involving alcohol: 34% (Dallas County)
- City population: 1,341,075
8. San Diego, California
- % of drivers with a DUI: 2.56%
- Difference from national average: 62% higher
- % of adults reporting excessive drinking: 22% (San Diego County)
- % of traffic fatalities involving alcohol: 29% (San Diego County)
- City population: 1,419,516
7. San Antonio, Texas
- % of drivers with a DUI: 1.10%
- Difference from national average: 30% lower
- % of adults reporting excessive drinking: 19% (Bexar County)
- % of traffic fatalities involving alcohol: 31% (Bexar County)
- City population: 1,511,946
6. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- % of drivers with a DUI: 0.82%
- Difference from national average: 48% lower
- % of adults reporting excessive drinking: 22% (Philadelphia County)
- % of traffic fatalities involving alcohol: 23% (Philadelphia County)
- City population: 1,580,863
5. Phoenix, Arizona
- % of drivers with a DUI: 1.78%
- Difference from national average: 13% higher
- % of adults reporting excessive drinking: 19% (Maricopa County)
- % of traffic fatalities involving alcohol: 27% (Maricopa County)
- City population: 1,626,078
4. Houston, Texas
- % of drivers with a DUI: 0.89%
- Difference from national average: 44% lower
- % of adults reporting excessive drinking: 16% (Houston County)
- % of traffic fatalities involving alcohol: 17% (Houston County)
- City population: 2,312,717
3. Chicago, Illinois
- % of drivers with a DUI: 0.53%
- Difference from national average: 66% lower
- % of adults reporting excessive drinking: 22% (Cook County)
- % of traffic fatalities involving alcohol: 33% (Cook County)
- City population: 2,716,450
2. Los Angeles, California
- % of drivers with a DUI: 1.71%
- Difference from national average: 8% higher
- % of adults reporting excessive drinking: 17% (Los Angeles County)
- % of traffic fatalities involving alcohol: 26% (Los Angeles County)
- City population: 3,999,759
