Drugged Driving Deaths, a Pervasive American Problem

Posted by Pierce Egerton, December 02, 2010 3:38 PM

Driving while impaired (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI) data and prevention efforts often focus on drunk driving. But drugged driving presents a serious risk for property damage, personal injury and even death.

Sadly (and scarily,) the trend is on the rise.

The new fatality analysis released by the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) also confirms the involvement of drugs in fatal crashes has increased by five percent since 2005.

via Drugged Driving Deaths, a Pervasive American Problem | InjuryBoard Greensboro.