The verdict is in: The Minnesota Department of Public Safety released a final crash report for 2010, and things are looking better — well, marginally better. This annual report highlights crash statistics and also offers information on impaired driving.
Here’s a look at the numbers:
- 411: The number of traffic deaths on Minnesota roads in 2010.
- 74,073: The number of crashes on Minnesota roads in 2010.
- 31,176: The number of injuries on Minnesota roads in 2010.
- 131: The number of alcohol-related deaths on Minnesota roads in 2010.
- 1/3: The fraction of traffic deaths in which alcohol was a factor.
- 29,918: The number of motorists arrested for DWI in Minnesota in 2010.
Most of these statistics represent a positive improvement when compared to 2009 and other recent years. And yet, one out of seven Minnesotan drivers have a DWI. It’s a significant number.
If you’re one of the many Minnesotans facing a DWI charge, get answers and support from an experienced, savvy attorney. Don’t become a statistic.
