One third of fatal traffic accidents caused by drunk drivers

Drunk driving continues to be a significant cause of fatal traffic accidents in Finland, with 283 alcohol-intoxicated drivers causing fatal accidents between 2017 and 2021, resulting in the deaths of 308 people. In addition to the drunk drivers, the fatalities also included 20 bystanders in other vehicles, six cyclists, and three pedestrians, as well as 43 intoxicated passengers. According to a recent OTI drug report, the number of fatal crashes caused by drug-impaired drivers has been on the rise in the past four years.