XENIA, OH — As communities nationwide prepare for Halloween celebrations, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reminds all drivers that Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. Drivers responsibly committing to sober driving will keep themselves, passengers, pedestrians, and other road users safe. In 2024, one person was killed every 44 minutes in a drunk-driving crash on our nation's roads. Alcohol-impaired driving is deadly and continues to be a factor in fatal traffic crashes in the United States, including on Halloween night (6 p.m. October 31-5:59 a.m. November 1). From 2020 to 2024, 201 people were killed in alcohol-related crashes, which involve at least one driver who had a blood alcohol level of .01 or higher, on the night of Halloween. Of those killed in alcohol-related crashes, 176 were in crashes that involved a drunk driver, with BACs of .08 or higher. More than half (54%) of people aged 21–34 killed in traffic crashes during that same five-year period were in drunk-driving crashes. Victims in those drunk-driving crashes included 31 pedestrians and 144 drivers and passengers.Full Story
XENIA, OH — As communities nationwide prepare for Halloween celebrations, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reminds all drivers that Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. Drivers responsibly committing to sober driving will keep themselves, passengers, pedestrians, and other road users safe. In 2024, one person was killed every 44 minutes in a drunk-driving crash on our nation's roads. Alcohol-impaired driving is deadly and continues to be a factor in fatal traffic crashes in the United States, including on Halloween night (6 p.m. October 31-5:59 a.m. November 1). From 2020 to 2024, 201 people were killed in alcohol-related crashes, which involve at least one driver who had a blood alcohol level of .01 or higher, on the night of Halloween. Of those killed in alcohol-related crashes, 176 were in crashes that involved a drunk driver, with BACs of .08 or higher. More than half (54%) of people aged 21–34 killed in traffic crashes during that same five-year period were in drunk-driving crashes. Victims in those drunk-driving crashes included 31 pedestrians and 144 drivers and passengers.Full Story
XENIA, OH — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reminding drivers about the deadly consequences of drug-impaired driving. For a safe Halloween night, drivers should arrange for a sober driver to get home safely. Remember: If You Feel Different, You Drive Different.Full Story
🎃 Tricks, Treats & Safety Tips! 👻 Halloween should be spooky—not dangerous! On this episode of Public Health Matters, Laurie Fox talks with Abbey Pettiford of Safe Kids Greater Dayton about keeping little ghosts and goblins safe, from costumes and makeup to candy, traffic safety, masks, and more. Tune in and make this Halloween a safe and happy one for everyone!Full Story
A Story of Strength, Hope & Resilience. At just 31 years old, Brice Davis was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer that changed his life and perspective forever. In this inspiring episode of Public Health Matters, Brice shares his journey through diagnosis, treatment, fatherhood, and the challenges of living with cancer. He also talks about his memoir, Rise Anyway, and the message of hope and perseverance behind it. Tune in for an honest and uplifting conversation about facing the unexpected, finding strength, and choosing to rise anyway.Full Story