The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has again come out with the list of the 13 most dangerous counties for drinking, driving, and deaths. They are:
1. Hennepin, 2. Ramsey, 3. Anoka, 4. St. Louis, 5. Dakota, 6. Wright, 7. Olmsted, 8. Rice, 9. Washington, 10. Stearns, 11. Sherburne, 12. Scott, 13. Carver.
The reasons are based up on studies and the statistics:
- "13 Targeted Counties" fact sheet.
- "13 Targeted Counties" graphic/poster.
- View statewide county rankings based on combined total of alcohol-related deaths and serious injuries.
- View statewide county rankings for alcohol-related deaths and serious injuries based on a per vehicle miles traveled rate.
The results of these finds are that more effort will be put into law enforcement and education in each of these counties. For many, this is an annual appearance , and the time is now to make sure they change the future. Each year in Minnesota, alcohol-related crashes account for up to 200 deaths and 400 serious injuries costing the state around $225 million.
