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Youth Alcohol-Related Driving Behavior in Lamb County

Discover alarming statistics on underage drinking and driving in Lamb County, Texas, highlighting the risks and dangers for youths. Uncover insights on student behaviors and lack of adult supervision. Take action to promote safe driving practices among young individuals.

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Youth Alcohol-Related Driving Behavior in Lamb County

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  1. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, Lamb County is #6 in the state for crashes involving 15 to 17-year-olds.

  2. S.A.D.D. (Students Against Drunk Driving) reports that 50% of high school seniors admit to consuming alcohol in the last 30 days.

  3. S.A.D.D. also reports that across the U.S., 18-year-olds have the highest number of traffic fatalities.

  4. Nearly 70% of youth motor vehicle fatalities occur in rural areas.

  5. Texas has the highest number of youth motor vehicle deaths, 45% of which are alcohol related.

  6. It is estimated that one-third of all vehicle crashes are alcohol related.

  7. The Lamb County Sheriff’s Dept. reports that over 25% of all high school students are drinking on a regular basis.

  8. At SEHS, 6% of students have admitted to driving a vehicle 2 or more times in the past year after having too much too drink.

  9. Seven percent of 7th & 8th graders at Springlake-Earth admit to driving a vehicle 2 or more times after having too much to drink.

  10. Over 7% of SEHS students say they have been out drinking 6 or more times in the previous month.

  11. Three percent of 7th & 8th graders at Springlake-Earth say they have been out drinking alcohol 6 or more times in the past month.

  12. Almost one-third of SEHS students have personal knowledge of youth under 21 having drinking parties with no adult supervision.

  13. Nearly 40% of Springlake-Earth 7th & 8th graders admit to having knowledge of youth under 21 having drinking parties with no adult supervision.

  14. Sixty-three percent of the high school student body say they sometimes drive or ride in a vehicle without wearing a safety belt.

  15. Three-fourths, or 75% of all S-E 7th & 8th graders said they sometimes drive, or ride in a vehicle without wearing their safety belt.

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