Montana Is Number One In America For DUI Arrests

The Deadliest Driving Problem Facing Montana Today

When any website puts out a list where they discuss what states are the "best" or "number one," Montana rarely finds itself at the top of the list.

Sadly, the one time Montana is number one in America, it's for drunk driving.

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Rural Roads, Real Risks: Why Montana Tops DUI Fatality Rates

Drinking and driving is not a new issue; however, we now recognize it as irresponsible and easily avoidable.

Thanks to things like Lyft and Uber, drinking and driving is something that you should never do.

However, due to Montana's rural nature, Lyft and Uber are not accessible in many areas, contributing to the state's ranking as the worst for drunk driving.

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Montana Youth At Highest Risk In The Nation For Drunk Driving

I'll be honest; the recent study by Forbes Advisor on drinking and driving in America paints a very unflattering picture of Montana.

Montana ranks as the worst state for drunk driving, with 8.57 drunk drivers involved in fatal crashes for every 100,000 licensed drivers, and 7.14 people killed in crashes involving a drunk driver for every 100,000 state residents. Both rates are the highest in the nation.
More than two-fifths (43.51%) of traffic deaths in Montana are caused by drunk drivers, the highest in the nation.
Underage drinkers are also at high risk in Montana. The state has the worst rate of drunk drivers under age 21 involved in fatal crashes (1.17 per 100,000 licensed drivers).

While it is hard to read about these stats, if we don't acknowledge them, then we can't improve upon them.

We'd love to hear your opinion on how Montana curbs drinking and driving. Sound off on our app or email me your thoughts.

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Roadsnacks looked at how many places you can buy alcohol, how many people were drinking alcohol, and the divorce rate of towns in Montana. The results were the 10 drunkest cities under Big Sky.

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KEEP SCROLLING: Montana Has 4 Counties Among The Worst Counties For DUI Fatalities in America

A new study conducted by Florida-based personal injury lawyers Anidjar & Levine, using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) from 2022, has revealed which counties are the United States hotbeds for impaired driving-related fatalities. Here are the 21 Worst Counties for DUI Fatalities in America.

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