How many people are arrested while under the influence of alcohol?

Approximately one-third of all driving fatalities involve an alcohol-impaired driver, and many arrests are made for various offenses related to alcohol use. In the United States, hundreds of thousands of individuals are arrested annually for driving under the influence (DUI) or other alcohol-related offenses. Exact numbers can vary by year and jurisdiction, but studies consistently show a significant proportion of arrests involve individuals under the influence of alcohol.