TxDOT Launches Holiday Drunk Driving Campaign Amidst Rising DWI Crashes in Houston

Holiday DWI Prevention Campaign

• 🎯 The TxDOT Drive Sober No Regrets campaign is launching a major push to curb drunk driving during the holiday season.
• 📈 Law enforcement agencies across the Houston area will increase their presence on the roads through the New Year.

Rising DWI Statistics in Houston

• ⚠️ Officials are concerned as DWI patrols and crashes are picking up during the holiday travel period.
• 📊 Last year in the Houston area, there were 4,728 DWI alcohol-related crashes, resulting in 231 deaths and 382 serious injuries.
• 🚨 During the holiday season last year, 452 of those crashes occurred, leading to 20 deaths and 42 serious injuries.

Harris County Leads State in DWI Incidents

• 📍 Harris County leads the state in DWI alcohol-related crashes, a growing problem officials aim to address.
• 📉 The goal is to see these rising numbers come down in Harris County.

Preventable Nature of Drunk Driving

• 💡 TxDOT emphasizes that drunk driving is 100% preventable.
• 🚗 Solutions are simple: use a rideshare service, call a friend, or choose a designated driver who is not drinking.