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Drunk driving remains the top killer on U.S. roads, responsible for 30% of traffic deaths, with men accounting for 70% of fatal crashes. Rural states with poor public transit suffer the highest death rates, while distracted driving—often underestimated due to tracking challenges—claims over 3,000 lives, peaking in August through October. Young males (15–20) are overrepresented in crashes, but the largest group is working-age adults (25–44), who drive more and are more prone to risky behaviors. States like Mississippi, New Mexico, and South Carolina lead in fatalities due to long rural roads, slow emergency response, and limited transit. Meanwhile, Tennessee, Colorado, and Minnesota have made progress through enforcement, awareness, and infrastructure upgrades, with Minnesota hitting its lowest crash count in years by tackling speeding.

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