Drunk drivers claim the lives of hundreds of Texans every year, and spring break can be a particularly deadly time. TxDOT’s Drive Sober. No Regrets. campaign is working with college students around the state to highlight the dangers of impaired driving by sharing stories from people who have experienced the consequences firsthand.
One person in Texas dies every 7 hours and 43 minutes in a DUI-alcohol (driving under the influence) related traffic crash. In 2021, 1,134 people in Texas were killed and 2,565 seriously injured because someone chose to get behind the wheel while impaired. During spring break of 2021, Texas recorded 874 DUI-alcohol related crashes resulting in 31 deaths and 107 serious injuries.
Across the Atlanta District in 2021, there were 330 DUI-alcohol related traffic crashes resulting in 22 fatalities and 51 serious injuries. In this area during the 2021 spring break holiday period, there were 8 DUI-alcohol related traffic crashes resulting in 2 serious injuries. The Atlanta District includes Bowie, Camp, Cass, Harrison, Marion, Morris, Panola, Titus and Upshur Counties.
