People Table 27. Drug Test Results for Large Truck Drivers in Fatal Crashes, 2017-2019
| Drug Test Result | 2017: Number | 2017: Percent | 2018: Number | 2018: Percent | 2019: Number | 2019: Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not Tested for Drugs | 2,839 | 59.8% | 2,949 | 61.0% | 2,907 | 58.7% |
| No Drugs Reported/Negative | 1,003 | 21.1% | 1,030 | 21.3% | 960 | 19.4% |
| Unknown | 377 | 7.9% | 422 | 8.7% | 465 | 9.4% |
| Tested for Drugs, Results Unknown | 139 | 2.9% | 85 | 1.8% | 49 | 1.0% |
| Unknown if Tested | 92 | 1.9% | 20 | 0.4% | 269 | 5.4% |
| At Least One Positive Drug Test Result: | 296 | 6.2% | 326 | 6.7% | 299 | 6.0% |
| Narcotic | 49 | 1.0% | 63 | 1.3% | 63 | 1.3% |
| Depressant | 36 | 0.8% | 40 | 0.8% | 39 | 0.8% |
| Stimulant | 161 | 3.4% | 113 | 2.3% | 134 | 2.7% |
| Hallucinogen | 8 | 0.2% | 4 | 0.1% | 7 | 0.1% |
| Cannabinoid | 99 | 2.1% | 149 | 3.1% | 115 | 2.3% |
| Phencyclidine (PCP) | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% |
| Inhalant | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Drugs | 96 | 2.0% | 164 | 3.4% | 147 | 3.0% |
| Tested for Drugs, Drugs Found, Type Unknown/Positive | 11 | 0.2% | 17 | 0.4% | 15 | 0.3% |
| Total | 4,746 | 100.0% | 4,832 | 100.0% | 4,949 | 100.0% |
| *Less than 0.05 percent. | ||||||
| Notes: Drivers can test positive for more than one drug. A large truck is defined as a truck with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 10,000 pounds. | ||||||
| Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). | ||||||
Last updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2023