People Table 28. Drug Test Results for All 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 | 26,356 | 50.0% | 26,188 | 50.5% | 24,120 | 47.4% |
| No Drugs Reported/Negative | 11,293 | 21.4% | 10,642 | 20.5% | 9,419 | 18.5% |
| Unknown | 4,041 | 7.7% | 4,824 | 9.3% | 4,618 | 9.1% |
| Tested for Drugs, Results Unknown | 1,165 | 2.2% | 986 | 1.9% | 588 | 1.2% |
| Unknown if Tested | 991 | 1.9% | 400 | 0.8% | 3,773 | 7.4% |
| At Least One Positive Drug Test Result: | 8,906 | 16.9% | 8,865 | 17.1% | 8,413 | 16.5% |
| Narcotic | 2,213 | 4.2% | 2,061 | 4.0% | 1,851 | 3.6% |
| Depressant | 1,900 | 3.6% | 1,970 | 3.8% | 1,578 | 3.1% |
| Stimulant | 4,031 | 7.6% | 3,893 | 7.5% | 3,820 | 7.5% |
| Hallucinogen | 211 | 0.4% | 162 | 0.3% | 215 | 0.4% |
| Cannabinoid | 4,827 | 9.2% | 4,798 | 9.2% | 4,642 | 9.1% |
| Phencyclidine (PCP) | 42 | 0.1% | 46 | 0.1% | 39 | 0.1% |
| Anabolic Steroid | 1 | * | 2 | * | 3 | * |
| Inhalant | 6 | * | 8 | * | 13 | * |
| Other Drugs | 2,313 | 4.4% | 3,134 | 6.0% | 3,565 | 7.0% |
| Tested for Drugs, Drugs Found, Type Unknown/Positive | 400 | 0.8% | 441 | 0.8% | 399 | 0.8% |
| Total | 52,752 | 100.0% | 51,905 | 100.0% | 50,931 | 100.0% |
| *Less than 0.05 percent. | ||||||
| Note: Drivers can test positive for more than one drug. | ||||||
| Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). | ||||||
Last updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2023