Does This Make The State of Texas Look Bad?

NorthernStar · Nov 15, 2017

I was at a class today and it quoted stats on drunk driving fatalities in 2016. It flashed a bunch of numbers in a short time but one stood out.

In Texas 38% of their deaths were related to drunk driving.

In Minnesota 24% of their deaths.

I don't know where Minnesota ranks compared to other states than Texas.

Do stats like these reflect poorly on the people from states with a higher percentage of deaths by drunk driving? It seems like in today's world there are some many other options available to avoid drunk driving.

HacheMan · Nov 15, 2017

Peoole coming back from wild weekends in Mexico?

I'm joking but could there be some truth to it... :think2:

NorthernStar · Nov 15, 2017

I know one thing.....tequilla kicks my ass way different than other alcohols.

HarryCaray · Nov 15, 2017

Definitely well above national average.

https://www.responsibility.org/get-the-facts/state-map/state/texas/

carlspackler · Nov 15, 2017

I'm sure those two lane roads that have a 70 MPH speed limit has something to do with that stat.

Those are some scary roads.

ML Dog · Nov 15, 2017

I ain't buyin' it man. Out of every 10 deaths 3.8 are due to Drunk Driving? How would one ever Verify? Propaganda. (I think.) MADD-financed OPSEC. Ya got Old Age, Heart Disease, Infant Deaths, Drownings, Murders and thats just what I can think of. No Way man. 2.1 IMO would even be stretching the truth. MAYbe 1.3

NorthernStar · Nov 15, 2017

ML Dog said:
I ain't buyin' it man. Out of every 10 deaths 3.8 are due to Drunk Driving? How would one ever Verify? Propaganda. (I think.) MADD-financed OPSEC. Ya got Old Age, Heart Disease, Infant Deaths, Drownings, Murders and thats just what I can think of. No Way man. 2.1 IMO would even be stretching the truth. MAYbe 1.3

No it is 38% of auto fatalities have alcohol involved.