Analysis of fatal and serious injury collisions on Irish roads during peak and off-peak hours 2014-2018 (Road Safety Authority)

Alcohol a major factor in fatalities between 10pm and 6am

• 75% of fatalities between the hours of 10pm and 6am (off-peak) had a positive toxicology for alcohol1
• The age profile of drivers and passengers killed during off-peak hours is considerably younger than those killed during peak hours:
• 37% of drivers killed during off-peak hours were aged under 25, and almost half (47%) were aged 25-44
• 61% of passengers killed during off-peak hours were aged 18-24

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