MADD Canada reports that in 2010, drunk driving crashes (including those involving fatalities, injuries and/or property damage) cost the country $20.62 billion.ħ. Drunk driving accidents cost the country billions of dollars. The OPP reports that of 69,218 traffic crashes in 2010, about 2,000 involved alcohol.Ħ.
About 2 percent of accidents in Ontario involve alcohol. In 2010 alone, the OPP handed out more than 9,500 citations for drunk driving.ĥ. Thousands of impaired drivers are charged each year in Toronto. An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Chief Superintendent said that drunk drivers cause nearly 25 percent of accident-related fatalities in the province.Ĥ. About one-fourth of all fatal car accidents in Toronto are alcohol related. In 2010, an estimated 63,821 people suffered injury in alcohol-related accidents, according to MADD Canada.ģ. Thousands suffer injury each year in alcohol-related crashes.
The organization believes this is a low estimate, given the issue of underreporting and other limitations on collecting accurate data.Ģ. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Canada estimates that out of 2,541 fatal auto accidents in 2010, at least 1,082 deaths can be attributed to alcohol or other intoxicants. Alcohol is a factor in three to four fatal car crashes each day in Canada. Our lines are open 24/7.ġ0 Drunk riving statistics and other factsīelow are 10 drunk driving statistics and other facts and figures that illustrate why there’s no room for drinking and driving on Ontario’s roadways:ġ. Regardless of where you're located in Ontario – we may be able to help you. During this call you can ask any questions as it relates to your accident and/or claim and we'll discuss your options and possible outcomes. If you have any questions and would like to schedule a call with our legal team for a FREE no-obligation consultation, contact us now.
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