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Regional Statistics
What Are the Maryland Numbers?
In 2008, there were 591 fatalities in roadway crashes in Maryland. 152 fatalities were alcohol-related (26% of the fatalities were caused by an impaired driver.)
Nationally, there were 37,261 people killed on our roads - 11,773 were alcohol-related (32% of the national highway fatalities were caused by an impaired driver.)
What Are the Anne Arundel County Numbers?
In 2008, there were 49 fatal crashes. 18 were alcohol-related (up from 2007).
What Are the Prince George's County Numbers?
In 2008, there were 130 fatal crashes, with 28 alcohol-related (down from 2007).
The crux of the impaired driving problem is not so much the lack of adequate laws, but the lack of consistent enforcement and prosecution.
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