New York DUI Statistics

Slightly over half of all traffic fatalities in New York were alcohol related in 1982, which was the highest percentage for this state since recording began. That same year recorded the highest number of drunk driving deaths with 1,131. Since then, the number of alcohol related fatalities has dropped significantly, to 524, in 2005. The lowest number was reported in in 1998, with 451. In the most recent year of stats, out of all traffic fatalities, 30% involved a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher.