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Alcohol availability and alcohol-related crashes: does distance make a difference?

D Giacopassi1, R Winn

  • 1Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Memphis State University, Tennessee 38152, USA.

The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
|August 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

This study examined alcohol sales laws in Kentucky's dry counties. Results show distance to alcohol retailers impacts alcohol-related injury crashes but not overall accident rates in these areas.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Transportation Safety
  • Alcohol Policy Research

Background:

  • Alcohol control laws vary significantly across jurisdictions, leading to potential circumvention through cross-border purchasing.
  • The national minimum drinking age of 21 aimed to curb 'border drinking,' yet 'dry counties' persist, particularly in southern states.
  • Understanding the impact of alcohol proximity in areas with restricted access is crucial for public health and safety initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the relationship between distance to legal alcohol sources and motor vehicle crash rates within Kentucky's 77 dry counties.
  • To determine if proximity to alcohol retailers influences the incidence of specific crash types in alcohol-restricted areas.
  • To assess the effectiveness of dry county policies in mitigating alcohol-related traffic incidents.

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Main Methods:

  • Statistical analysis of crash data from 77 dry counties in Kentucky.
  • Correlation analysis between the distance to the nearest legal alcohol vendor and rates of six distinct motor vehicle crash types.
  • Examination of the 'distance variable' as a determinant of alcohol-related injury crashes versus other crash types.

Main Results:

  • A significant negative relationship was found between the distance to legal alcohol sources and the rate of alcohol-related injury crashes.
  • The distance to legal alcohol vendors did not emerge as a substantial determinant for the majority of crash types analyzed in dry counties.
  • Findings suggest proximity to alcohol may specifically influence crashes where alcohol impairment is a factor.

Conclusions:

  • While distance to alcohol retailers is a significant factor in alcohol-related injury crashes, its impact on overall crash rates in dry counties appears limited.
  • Dry county policies may not fully eliminate the influence of alcohol availability on traffic safety outcomes, particularly for alcohol-involved incidents.
  • Further research is warranted to explore the complex interplay between alcohol control laws, accessibility, and motor vehicle crash epidemiology.