ENDWI
According to statistics from the University of New Mexico Geospatial and Population Studies Traffic Research Unit, the number of alcohol-involved crashes in New Mexico declined by roughly 72% since 2000. Research indicates that public education, combined with highly visible law enforcement, is a powerful tool in decreasing the number of people who drink and drive.
ENDWI Reports
With the assistance of New Mexico law enforcement personnel, Safer tracks the numbers of DWI arrests and the numbers of other arrests made as a result of ENDWI enforcement efforts. Data is then compiled into summary reports for evaluation and tracking purposes. Click to view the 2019-2020 ENDWI Final Summary Report.
Enhanced Law Enforcement Campaigns & Reports
According to the University of New Mexico Geospatial and Population Studies Traffic Research Unit, in 2017:
40% of all fatal crashes involved alcohol.
4.5% of all crashes involved alcohol.
22% of alcohol-involved drivers in crashes were aged 20-24.
BKLUP
Seatbelts and child restraints (car seats and booster seats) save lives, and Safer is dedicated to efforts which increase their proper and consistent use. According to the UNM Geospatial and Population Studies Traffic Research Unit, in 2018, 11% of unbelted occupants in passenger vehicles in crashes were killed, compared to only 0.1% of belted occupants in passenger vehicles in crashes.
The NHTSA reports that using child safety seats decreases the risk of death by an estimated 71% for infants and 54% for older children.
BKLUP Reports
With the assistance of New Mexico law enforcement personnel, Safer tracks the numbers of arrests made as a result of BKLUP enforcement efforts. Data is then compiled into summary reports for evaluation and tracking purposes. Click to view the 2019-2020 BKLUP Final Summary Report.
