People Table 28. Drug Test Results for All 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 | 26,188 | 50.5% | 25,656 | 50.0% | 23,313 | 43.3% |
| No Drugs Reported/Negative | 10,642 | 20.5% | 10,095 | 19.7% | 8,582 | 15.9% |
| Unknown | 4,824 | 9.3% | 5,017 | 9.8% | 4,158 | 7.7% |
| Tested for Drugs, Results Unknown | 986 | 1.9% | 1,035 | 2.0% | 593 | 1.1% |
| Unknown if Tested | 400 | 0.8% | 532 | 1.0% | 8,097 | 15.0% |
| At Least One Positive Drug Test Result: | 8,865 | 17.1% | 8,968 | 17.5% | 9,149 | 17.0% |
| Narcotic | 2,061 | 4.0% | 1,935 | 3.8% | 2,126 | 3.9% |
| Depressant | 1,970 | 3.8% | 1,639 | 3.2% | 1,712 | 3.2% |
| Stimulant | 3,893 | 7.5% | 4,039 | 7.9% | 4,559 | 8.5% |
| Hallucinogen | 162 | 0.3% | 218 | 0.4% | 192 | 0.4% |
| Cannabinoid | 4,798 | 9.2% | 4,982 | 9.7% | 5,674 | 10.5% |
| Phencyclidine (PCP) | 46 | 0.1% | 43 | 0.1% | 67 | 0.1% |
| Anabolic Steroid | 2 | * | 3 | * | 1 | 0.0% |
| Inhalant | 8 | * | 15 | * | 8 | 0.0% |
| Other Drugs | 3,134 | 6.0% | 3,750 | 7.3% | 3,834 | 7.1% |
| Tested for Drugs, Drugs Found, Type Unknown/Positive | 441 | 0.8% | 507 | 1.0% | 515 | 1.0% |
| Total | 51,905 | 100.0% | 51,303 | 100.0% | 53,892 | 100.0% |
| *Less than 0.05 percent. | ||||||
| Note: Drivers can test positive for more than one drug. | ||||||
| Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). | ||||||
Last updated: Monday, March 6, 2023