These maps show where drugs and alcohol kill the most American motorists
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Between 1995 and 2013, drugs and alcohol were involved in 26% of all fatal car accidents, claiming 267,598 lives, according to a new study by Florida drug publication, DrugTreatment.com.
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The group recently analyzed that 18-year span using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to determine where substance abuse plays a significant role in fatal car accidents.
Here's what DrugTreatment.com found:
In South Dakota, 22 fatal car accidents (at least one person killed) involved a legally drunk driver for every 100,000 residents - the most of any state in the nation.
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In North Dakota, 8 fatal car accidents (at least one person killed) involved a driver under the influence of drugs for every 100,000 residents - also the most of any state in the nation.
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This chart shows the top five counties in America with the most fatalities due to car accidents by motorists under the influence of alcohol and various types of drugs.
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Here's a breakdown of the most commonly detected drug in every county for drivers involved in fatal car accidents.
Cannabinoids overwhelm the Northeast and parts of the Midwest, while stimulants have a clear lead on the West Coast.
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