Age Gender &
70 and up 1%
Under 20 4%
60-69 5%
Data reported where gender and age are known.
50-59 12%
Female 27%
21-29 31%
40-49 18%
Male 73%
30-39 29%
Of the cases monitored in 2021, MADD observed that the majority of impaired driving cases involved male defendants between the ages of 21 and 29 (31%); followed by ages 30-39 (29%). 73% of all cases observed involved male defendants. Based on cases monitored, this information indicates that the male population between the ages of 21-39 are consistently responsible for impaired driving (32% of cases overall when compared to both gender and age). Additionally, 4% of the cases observed involved individuals under the age of 21. As part of our lifesaving mission, MADD knows that by preventing underage drinking today, we can end drunk driving tomorrow. Research shows that kids who start drinking young are seven times more likely to be in an alcohol-related crash [3]. In addition, studies have shown that teens who do NOT drink alcohol until they are 21 are 85% less likely to become a drunk driver later in life than those who drink before age 14 [4]. This is why our hopes for a safer future are riding on tomorrow’s drivers. By getting today’s youth off to a good start, we are taking a giant step toward fulfilling our vision of a nation without substance impaired driving. To learn more about MADD’s underage drinking prevention programs visit https://www.madd.org/the-solution/teen-drinking-prevention.
Defendant Charge Impaired Driving Average Data reported where charge is known.
4th Offense 3%
3rd Offense 7%
Based on cases monitored in 2021, roughly 22% of those arrested on an impaired driving charge had been convicted of a previous offense. MADD supports the usage of ignition interlock devices on all convicted drunk drivers. Studies have shown that interlocks reduce recidivism [5]. Just think, if 1 million individuals are arrested each year for impaired driving, then roughly 220,000 of those arrests come from repeat offenders. Ignition Interlocks not only prevent future offenses but save lives by requiring a clean breath sample before allowing a car to start.
2nd Offense 12%
1st Offence 78%
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