Drunk driving is one of the most serious traffic safety problems in Texas. The state consistently ranks among the worst in the nation for alcohol-related traffic fatalities. According to TxDOT data, over the past decade more than 37% of all Texas traffic fatalities involved a driver who was impaired by drugs or alcohol.
1,162
DUI Fatalities
Texas 2022
26%
Of All TX Traffic Deaths
Alcohol-Related 2022
17,935
DUI Crashes
Texas 2022
14,157
Injuries from DUI Crashes
Texas 2022
3rd
Worst State
for Drunk Driving 2023
3/day
People Die Daily
from Drunk Driving in TX
Peak Crash Time: Alcohol-related fatal crashes in Texas are most common between 2 AM and 3 AM — correlating with bar and club closing times. Drunk driving accidents are most frequent on Saturdays.
High-Risk Age Group: Drivers aged 21–25 in urban areas were responsible for the most DUI deaths in Texas in 2022. DUI crash fatalities are highest among males between the ages of 19 and 35.
Motorcycle DUI: Alcohol contributed to more than 40% of single-vehicle motorcycle deaths in Texas. More than 25% of all motorcycle fatalities in Texas were alcohol-involved crashes.
2023 Slight Improvement: DUI fatalities dropped slightly from 1,162 in 2022 to 1,138 in 2023. However Texas still ranked as the third-worst state in the nation for drunk driving fatalities in 2023.
10-Year Average: Between 2012 and 2021 an average of 37% of all Texas traffic fatalities involved a driver impaired by drugs or alcohol. While 2022 showed improvement at 26% the underlying problem remains severe.