NEW YORK — Indiana has been named the fifth-least likely state for drunk driving to cause fatal crashes. Drunk driving is a growing problem; in 2023, there was an alcohol related death on the roads every 42 minutes, with one-third of all road traffic deaths being attributed to alcohol.
In light of this, a new study has identified the states with the highest and lowest rates of fatal crashes involving drunk drivers, to highlight road safety and potential risks during the busy summer months.
The research, conducted by healthcare publisher Recovered, analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on fatal collisions involving one or more drivers over the legal blood alcohol concentration limit of 0.08%…