Wisconsin Drivers, Beware: Drunk Driving Risk Is Shockingly High in This City

Every time you hit the road, you're trusting the people around you to drive sober and safely. But a new nationwide study shows that in some cities, that trust might be misplaced.

Drunk Driving Is Still Killing 37 Americans Every Day

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Despite years of public awareness campaigns, better rideshare access, and stricter laws, drunk driving remains one of the deadliest problems on U.S. roads. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, one person dies every 39 minutes in an alcohol-related crash. That adds up to over $296 billion in economic and quality-of-life losses every year.

The Top 5 Most Dangerous Cities for Drunk Driving in 2025

A new study by Amanda Demanda Law Group ranked 100 major U.S. cities based on DUI arrests, drunk driving deaths per 100,000 residents, and the percentage of all traffic fatalities that involve alcohol. Here are the top five cities where drunk driving is the worst:

1. Memphis, TN
2. Detroit, MI
3. Houston, TX
4. Nashville, TN
5. Charlotte, NC

All five scored extremely high across the board, despite being in states with strict DUI penalties.

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A Familiar City Hits the Top 10 — Again

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Coming in at #9 on the most dangerous list for drunk driving: Milwaukee, Wisconsin. According to the study, Milwaukee received a total risk score of 72.6, driven by high DUI arrest rates and a large percentage of alcohol-related fatalities.

And if that stat wasn't disturbing enough? In 2023, Milwaukee also ranked 7th in the nation for the highest STD rates.

So if you're heading to Milwaukee this summer, maybe for Summerfest or a weekend getaway, just know this: the beer may be cold, but the warning signs are red hot.

Read the full study here.

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