In fatal crashes in 2005, the highest percentages of drivers with BAC levels .08 g/dL or higher were recorded for drivers 21-24 years old (32%, followed by ages 25-34 (28%) and 35-44 (23%). (NHTSA 2005 Traffic Safety Facts Overview)
Safety belt usage has risen to an all time high in Minot of 64.83 percent.
The survey, conducted by Minot’s local Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA), followed an extensive safety belt public information campaign. Nationally, safety belt usage is nearly 80 percent. North Dakota’s statewide average is 63.7 percent.