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  Percent of Drivers Under 21 Involved in Alcohol-Related Crashes in Montana
 
YEAR PERCENT
1990 10.0
1991 9.8
1992 9.2
1993 7.6
1994 7.4
1995 6.4
1996 5.5
1997 6.2
1998 7.1
1999 7
2000 6.2
2001 6.8

Trend:   DECREASING

 
Source:  Montana Department of Transportation - Highway Information System (TIS) 406-444-3298

Caveats and Definitions
Since 1984, teenaged drivers have responded more quickly than has the general population to the alcohol problem.

Methodology: # of under 21 drivers involved in alcohol related crashes
                          # of under 21 drivers involved in all crashes