Drunk driving is dangerous no matter where it occurs, but the Minnesota Department of Traffic Safety recently took a look at where it is most dangerous. After looking at traffic data over a five-year period, state officials were able to determine which Minnesota counties were the most dangerous when it comes to DUI accidents and traffic fatalities. Below, we take a closer look at the 10 most dangerous counties for DUI in Minnesota.
Minnesota Counties With The Most DUIs
The Minnesota Department of Traffic Safety looked at the most recent years of complete data, which was from 2012 through 2016 to come up with their determination of the most dangerous counties for DUI. You can take a look at their findings on the graphic they put together below.
As you could probably guess, the most dangerous counties for drunk driving in Minnesota surround the greater Twin Cities metropolitan area. The top 10 most dangerous counties are:
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Hennepin
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Ramsey
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Anoka
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Dakota
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St. Louis
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Washington
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Stearns
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Wright
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Otter Tail
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Olmsted
So if you live in one of these areas of plan on going out in one of these counties, make sure you have a safe ride home. Not only is there a higher likelihood of drunk drivers on these roads, but police are well aware that these are the most dangerous counties, and that’s where they’ll be conducting their extra DUI enforcement.
As a lawyer who resides in Hennepin county and works in a number of the top counties on the list, we’re aware that drunk driving is more of a problem in these communities. Hopefully residents and visitors get the message and make smart decisions when consuming alcohol in these counties, but if you make a mistake and need legal assistance, know that the Appelman Law Firm team is here for you. We offer free case evaluations so you can sit down with an attorney, talk about your case and go over your options, all free of charge. We can also help get you out of jail quickly after an arrest so you can get back on with your life. For more information or to set up that appointment, give us a call at (952) 224-2277 today.
