Two California Cities Have the Most Drunk Drivers

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Insurance.com has reported that two California, San Diego and San Jose, are at the top of the list in a ranking of major American metropolitan cities with the greatest percentage of drivers convicted of DUIs. Translation: San Diego and San Jose have the most drunk drivers, and, in fact, the data provided by Insurance.com also points to California as being the “epicenter for drunk driving” as well as the heart of the national movement to curb the behavior, since 1980.

The report lists several reasons why one city might be pushed to the top of the list, such as a greater number of drinkers, less available public transportation, and more colleges and night spots, as well as better DUI law enforcement. San Diego police are apparently pro-active about pursuing DUI convictions.

Rounding out this not-so-pleasant top-ten list are:

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Columbus, OH
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Austin, TX
  • Jacksonville, FL

As part of the study, the percentage of car insurance quotes for which users reported “alcohol-related driving violations,” though only the twenty largest (by population) American cities were ranked, with Boston being excluded due to lack of data.