People Table 27. Drug Test Results for Large Truck Drivers in Fatal Crashes, 2018-2020
| Drug Test Result | 2018: Number | 2018: Percent | 2019: Number | 2019: Percent | 2020: Number | 2020: Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not Tested for Drugs | 2,949 | 61.0% | 3,026 | 60.8% | 2,747 | 57.5% |
| No Drugs Reported/Negative | 1,030 | 21.3% | 1,044 | 21.0% | 818 | 17.1% |
| Unknown | 422 | 8.7% | 483 | 9.7% | 372 | 7.8% |
| Tested for Drugs, Results Unknown | 85 | 1.8% | 82 | 1.6% | 57 | 1.2% |
| Unknown if Tested | 20 | 0.4% | 24 | 0.5% | 485 | 10.2% |
| At Least One Positive Drug Test Result: | 326 | 6.7% | 318 | 6.4% | 299 | 6.3% |
| Narcotic | 63 | 1.3% | 63 | 1.3% | 49 | 1.0% |
| Depressant | 40 | 0.8% | 39 | 0.8% | 42 | 0.9% |
| Stimulant | 113 | 2.3% | 138 | 2.8% | 134 | 2.8% |
| Hallucinogen | 4 | 0.1% | 7 | 0.1% | 3 | 0.1% |
| Cannabinoid | 149 | 3.1% | 120 | 2.4% | 116 | 2.4% |
| Phencyclidine (PCP) | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% |
| Inhalant | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Drugs | 164 | 3.4% | 156 | 3.1% | 140 | 2.9% |
| Tested for Drugs, Drugs Found, Type Unknown/Positive | 17 | 0.4% | 24 | 0.5% | 26 | 0.5% |
| Total | 4,832 | 100.0% | 4,977 | 100.0% | 4,778 | 100.0% |
| 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 (NHTSA), Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). | ||||||
Last updated: Monday, March 6, 2023