As you may have seen on your Thanksgiving travels, police officers are out in full force to catch drunk drivers. This five-day stretch is the most dangerous time on Minnesota roads, so make good decisions when it comes to getting around this holiday.
That point can’t be stressed enough if you’re living or traveling through one of these 25 Minnesota counties with the most drunk drivers.
The Most Dangerous Minnesota Counties
Counties in the Twin Cities metro area make up most of the most dangerous counties. The list below shows the 10 counties with the most drunk driving deaths and injuries between 2011 and 2013
1. Hennepin County – 169
2. Anoka County – 58
3. Ramsey County – 52
4. St. Louis County – 51
5. Dakota County – 40
6. Stearns County – 36
7. Otter Tail County – 32
8. Olmsted County – 30
9. Itasca County – 25
10. Scott County – 25
For more information on the list, including the economic impact of drunk driving on each county, click here.
Not surprisingly all 25 counties in the infographic will add extra DUI patrols through the holiday weekend and into December. Please, don’t drink and drive. If you do end up in a sticky situation, we can help get you out of jail on the same night. Give us a call at (952) 224-2277.
Related source: Minnesota Department of Safety
