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Drinking and Driving on New Years has been publicized by cities as one of the most dangerous activities party goers can embark upon.
New Years Eve and day are two of the most dangerous days for pedestrians in the United States. Pedestrians often get intoxicated and wander into streets creating the highest number of walker killed in motor vehicle crashes. During the last five years more than 100 pedestrians have been killed in New Years day accidents.
Nearly two-thirds of all pedestrians killed on New Year’s Day had blood alcohol levels above the .08 legal limit. The high level of alcohol intake by party goers mixed with the numerous drivers on the street has resulted in more pedestrian crash deaths than any other day.
Emergency rooms show walkers injure themselves on the simple objects that hold our cities together. Light poles, cracks in streets, parked cars, and street signs are common injury causing objects on New Years.
More than 4,300 pedestrians were killed by motorist were in 2008. Public service campaigns preach “Don’t Drink and Drive” during the holidays; we may need to expand this campaign so that those that walk the streets are equally aware and protected.

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