Michigan's Alcohol-Related Accidents

Michigan has higher than normal fatalitycrash rates, with 800 to 1,000 people dying in automobile accidents each year. Roughly 250 to 300 of these deaths are related to driving under the influence of alcohol, and this amounts to 28 through 30 percent of Michigan's auto accident fatalities being alcohol related.

Approximately 450 of Michigan's auto fatalities are the result of at least one driver with a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of 0.08 percent or higher. One hundred of Michigan's auto fatalities are the result of a driver with a BAC of 0.01 percent and 0.07 percent. This illustrates that alcohol-related fatalities can happen before a driver has hit the BAC limit of 0.08.

Unique Michigan Laws

It is illegal for Detroit, Michigan residents to let a pig run free unless it has a nose ring. It is also illegal for a husband to scowl at his wife on a Sunday, to sell cars on a Sunday or for a woman to cut her hair without her husband's permission. It appears that some of Michigan's laws need to be revised or removed in light of the 21st Century.

Driving in Michigan

Michigan is a state where fall leaves reach their red, gold, orange and brown splendor in autumn. Did you know that Michigan's "Color Tours" are a big state attraction each autumn season? Drivers can follow one of 26 different fall foliage driving tours through old historic roadways throughout the state.

Auto Insurance Center Methodology

Auto insurance quotes are for a hypothetical driver who has state minimum coverage with $500 deductibles for one vehicle. The driver is male or female, 35 years old, has good credit, a college degree, and is employed with a clean driving record, no lapse in coverage, or claims. The vehicles are driven 16,000 miles per year for commuting and are garaged on premises. The auto quotes include common discounts and are estimates, but not guaranteed.