Drunk driving continues to be a deadly issue nationwide with Northeast Florida being no exception. A recent study ranked Florida second in the country for alcohol-impaired driving deaths, just behind Texas.

This time of year is among the most dangerous for drivers, with celebrations often leading to a spike in drunk driving incidents.

Nearly 200 people were killed in the U.S. by impaired drivers over the Labor Day holiday weekend in 2022.

Duval County leads the state in deadly crashes involving drugged drivers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Between family gatherings and popping the cork on New Year's Eve, the holidays can often lead to temptation for people struggling with sobriety.

The new national president of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is using her personal story to save lives as the organization targets young people.

As drivers hit the roads this Labor Day weekend, a local group is reminding people not to drink and drive.

More people die in drunken driving crashes in July than any other month, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). "Backyard barbecues, fireworks displays and other festivities surrounding the Fourth of July holiday often include drinking, making it one of the deadliest holidays of the year," said Helen Witty, national president of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, in a statement. The accompanying weekend is also prime for drunken driving. That year, 10,874 people died in alcohol-impaired driving crashes -- an average of one alcohol-impaired-driving fatality every 48 minutes. Staying off the roads, using public transit, and having a designated driver are all ways to stay safe this patriotic season.