California Among Top 10 U.S. States Where DUI Fatalities Are on the Rise
A new study reveals that California leads the nation with the seventh highest rise in alcohol-impaired fatalities
The research by Personal Injury Lawyers from H&P Law analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), comparing alcohol-impaired fatality rise and fall percentage across all 50 states from 2022 to 2023. This study highlights where DUI-related deaths are surging and where improvements have been made.
California comes in at number seven with a 6.73% increase in alcohol-impaired fatalities. In 2022, the Golden State reported 31.26 alcohol-related deaths per 100 total crash fatalities, which rose to 33.37 in 2023. This steady upward trend highlights the lingering challenges of DUI-related crashes in the state.
Looking at the study, a spokesperson at H&P Law commented:
“The findings from California are a sobering reminder that alcohol-impaired driving continues to claim lives and leave lasting scars. Behind every number is a family left grieving, a survivor facing a lifelong recovery, or a community grappling with loss.”
“When DUI fatalities rise instead of fall, it signals more than just a traffic safety issue — it’s a deeper societal challenge. California must prioritize stronger enforcement, harsher penalties for repeat offenders, and broader education to prevent these entirely avoidable tragedies.”
