Houston DUI Crashes Spike During Holidays: 'Drive Sober, No Regrets' Campaign Launched

Holiday Drunk Driving Concerns

• ⚠️ Drunk driving is a preventable problem that tragically results in deaths and serious injuries on roads year-round.
• 📈 Officials note that these numbers sadly grow during the holiday season.

'Drive Sober, No Regrets' Campaign

• 🎯 TxDOT has launched the "Drive Sober, No Regrets" campaign to combat drunk driving during the holidays.
• 📍 The campaign is visiting cities like Houston, Austin, and Beaumont to educate the public and partner with law enforcement.
• 🚓 Law enforcement will increase their presence on the roads starting tomorrow through the New Year.

Houston Area DUI Statistics

• 📊 Last year in the Houston area, there were 4,728 DUI alcohol-related crashes.
• 💀 These crashes resulted in 231 deaths and 382 serious injuries.
• 🎄 During the holiday season last year, 452 of these crashes occurred, leading to 20 deaths and 42 serious injuries.

Harris County DUI Incidents

• 📈 Harris County leads the state in alcohol-related incidents.
• 📉 The goal is to see these numbers come down significantly.

Planning for a Sober Ride Home

• 💡 To avoid drunk driving, plan ahead before drinking.
• 🚗 Options include using a ride-share service, calling a family member, or designating a sober driver who will not consume any alcohol.