How many alcohol related crashes were in 2011?

In 2011, there were approximately 9,878 fatalities in motor vehicle crashes involving alcohol in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Alcohol-related crashes accounted for about 31% of all traffic fatalities that year. The total number of crashes involving alcohol was significantly higher, but specific figures on the total number of alcohol-related crashes can vary based on the data source.