Daily Death Toll from Drunk Driving Crashes Highest During Holiday Season, New Data Shows

Daily Death Toll from Drunk Driving Crashes Highest During Holiday Season, New Data Shows: "New federal traffic safety data shows that the daily death toll from drunk driving crashes during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday periods is significantly more than for the rest of the year, announced U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters. “If you’ve had too much holiday spirit you’d better find a safe and sober ride. Driving while drunk is not worth the risk,” said Secretary Peters, noting that driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or higher is illegal in all 50 states and the District of Columbia"