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Alcohol involved motor vehicle fatalities in past year, Number

Source DMHAS

Definition Motor vehicle accidents in which at least one driver, pedestrian, or cyclist had been drinking (Blood Alcohol Concentration >0.00)

Data Group Alcohol involved motor vehicle accidents in past year

Dates Available 2000

Publisher Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

Calculation Notes Divide the number of alcohol-involved accidents by total resident population and multiply by 10,000 to get the rate per 10,000. Data is reported by town, and U.S.

Importance Injuries from motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for Connecticut residents under the age of 35. Alcohol motor vehicle involved accidents are a direct consequence of alcohol misuse. In the US, only 7 of all crashes involve alcohol use, but 39 of fatal crashes do.

Strengths The information is routinely collected as part of the Department of Transportationﾒs Traffic Accident Viewing System.

Limitations ﾓProperty Damage Onlyﾔ accidents, which occurred on locally maintained roadways from January 1, 2007 to the present are now included in the DOT accident file.

Frequency Annual

Table Name DMHAS_CountySubdivision

Geography Level State, Town

Domains Health , Engaged Communities and Strong Families

Subdomains Substance Abuse , Substance Abuse

Subject matter Addiction