Drunken-Driving Deaths Are Up. Why Are DUI Arrests Down?

Drunken-driving deaths in the U.S. have risen to levels not seen in nearly two decades, federal data show, a major setback to long-running road-safety efforts. At the same time, arrests for driving under the influence have plummeted, as police grapple with challenges like hiring woes and heightened concern around traffic stops.

The Wall Street Journal

Story by Scott Calvert
May 2, 2024