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a large number of crashes this St. Patrick’s Day occurred on Wednesday afternoon. This is typical of any weekday when most crashes occur during after school/work hours. Two of the three fatal crashes happened after 9:00pm on Wednesday. Crashes by Time of Day Tue, 3/16 Wed, 3/17 * *Fatal crashes * 2021 Highway Safety Fact Sheet: St. Patrick St. Paddy’s Day Accident Statistics and Safety Tips. On March 17, millions of people across the globe will honor the patron saint of Ireland by celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Drinking on this day has become a strong St Patrick’s Day tradition. 21. St Patrick’s Day is a national holiday in both Ireland and North Ireland. It is a provincial holiday in the Canadian province of Newfoundland. 22. World’s shortest St Patrick’s Day parade is held in Arkansas, which runs for a total of 98 feet. 23. Today, corned beef remains a staple dish for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, especially in the U.S., where it became a beloved tradition among Irish immigrants. 7. Blue Was the Original Color of St. Patrick’s Day. Before green became the signature color of St. Patrick’s Day, blue was actually the color associated with the holiday. According to Patrol statistics, there were 14 fatal crashes, resulting in 15 total fatalities on St. Patrick’s Day over the last five years. Of those fatal crashes, nine were directly related to impaired driving. “Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day irresponsibly can have tragic consequences,” said Colonel Charles A. Jones, Patrol superintendent. St. Patrick’s Day is quickly approaching. Although fun and festive, the alcohol-heavy holiday may be more risky for drivers. In fact, fatal crashes involving alcohol are 16.1% more common during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday than the rest of March, according to the latest LendingTree study, which analyzes 15-year averages. The largest St. Patrick’s Day parade outside of the U.S. and Ireland is held in Montreal, Canada. Moscow, Russia, has celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a parade since 1992. St. Patrick’s Day became an official holiday in Ireland in 1903. Waterford, Ireland, held the first documented St. Patrick’s Day parade in Ireland in 1903. St. Patrick’s Day Accident Statistics. Many Americans see St. Paddy’s Day as a time to gather in pubs and bars. In 2020, during the period from 6:00 pm March 16 to 5:59 am March 18, more than a third (36%) of U.S. traffic fatalities involved a drunk driver, as stated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Discover essential facts about alcohol abuse and St. Patrick's Day on our dedicated page. We provide insightful statistics and information, focusing on the dangers of excessive drinking, particularly among college students and during March Madness. We aim to raise awareness and promote responsible behavior, ensuring that cultural traditions are celebrated safely and healthily. Join us in St. Patrick’s Day Traffic Crash Statistics. Roadways in New York and throughout the nation are riskier than ever during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. In 2020, during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday period (from 6:00 pm March 16 to 5:59 am March 18) 36% of traffic fatalities in the U.S. involved a drunk driver, as stated by the National There were 290 people killed in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes during the St. Patrick’s Day holidays 6 p.m. March 16 – 5:59 a.m. March 18) between 2018-2022. During the 2022 St. Patrick’s Day holiday, 74 people died in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes. Average crashes per day in 2022 were 1,945, FLHSMV data shows, with 2,087 on St. Patrick's Day. In 2021, there were 2,155 St. Paddy's Day wrecks, compared to the usual average of 1,927 per day the Virginia State Police want to remind drivers to plan ahead for a safe trip home if you are out celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. In 2024, there were six fatalities, 53 injuries and 87 crashes Every year, alcohol-impaired driving casts a shadow over the festive spirit of St. Patrick’s Day by taking the lives of community and family members across America. According to NHTSA, during the St. Patrick’s Day holidays (6 p.m. March 16–5:59 a.m. March 18): 38 per cent of the traffic fatalities between 2018-2022 involved drunk drivers. Here are some sobering statistics on the number of car accidents that occur on this day: In the United States, car accidents increase by 25% on St. Patrick’s Day. Drunk driving is involved in nearly 40% of all fatal car accidents on St. Patrick’s Day. The number of car accidents involving alcohol doubles from an average day to St. Patrick According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 290 people lost their lives in alcohol-related crashes during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday period between 2018 and 2022. In 2022 alone, 74 people were killed, and the risk increases at night—38% of drivers involved in fatal crashes between 6 p.m. and 5:59 a.m. on St During the 2020 St. Patrick’s Day period (6 p.m. March 16 to 5:59 a.m. March 18), more than a third (36%) of crash fatalities involved a drunk driver. In fact, from 2016 to 2020, 287 lives were lost in drunk-driving crashes during the St. Patrick’s Day period. “Please remember, Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. If you plan to drink this St The Minnesota State Patrol announced it is planning extra DWI patrols during St. Patrick's Day weekend. State officials say there were 438 impaired driving arrests last during St. Patrick's Day This figure rises to nearly 47% for crashes that occurred between midnight and 2:59 a.m. Comparative Increase: Alcohol-related fatal crashes were 16.1% more common during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday than during the rest of March. Crash Types: The holiday also saw a 12.5% increase in fatal hit-and-run crashes. Additionally, crashes involving The Minnesota State Patrol announced it is planning extra DWI patrols during St. Patrick's Day weekend. State officials say there were 438 impaired driving arrests last during St. Patrick's Day
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