How the Pandemic Drove a Deadly Spike in Drunk Driving
How the Pandemic Drove a Deadly Spike in Drunk Driving
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How the Pandemic Drove a Deadly Spike in Drunk Driving
A new IIHS study reveals the hidden toll of COVID-19 on road safety, linking impaired driving fatalities to depression, suicide planning, and fewer traffic cops.
It turns out the pandemic didn’t just bring us sourdough bread obsessions and endless Zoom calls. According to a recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), it also fueled a serious—and unexpected—spike in deadly drunk-driving crashes.