These Texas Cities Ranked Among The Worst In The U.S. For Drunk Driving
By Dani Medina
January 20, 2023
Drunk driving accounts for 28% of all fatal car crashes in the United States.
BuyAutoInsurance.com takes drunk driving and safety very seriously and ranked the 10 most dangerous cities in the U.S. when it comes to driving under the influence. These 10 cities average over 600 DUI arrests per 100,000 residents every year. The data in the report is based on stats from the FBI.
The No. 1 worst city in the country for drunk driving is Las Vegas with over 4,300 DUI arrests on average per year. Texas is the only state on this list with more than one city listed. In Texas, the worst city for drunk driving and Nos. 2-5 overall are Austin, El Paso, San Antonio and Houston, in that order.
Here's a look at the full list of the worst cities for drunk driving in the United States:
- Las Vegas, NV
- Austin, TX
- El Paso, TX
- San Antonio, TX
- Houston, TX
- Tucson, AZ
- Albuquerque, NM
- Indianapolis, IN
- Fresno, CA
- Oklahoma City, OK