Research - Driving While Intoxicated
El Paso Crime Lab
Driving While Intoxicated
Research, data, and local information about alcohol-impaired driving in El Paso, Texas. Explore the data, read the research, follow local developments, and find community resources.
Interactive Data
Alcohol-Related Crash Dashboard
Explore alcohol-related crash patterns across El Paso. The dashboard includes more than 30 measures describing crash trends, geography, drivers, and vehicles and is updated monthly.
Report
Is Drunk Driving Worse in El Paso?
How does El Paso compare with other large Texas cities? This report examines alcohol-related traffic fatalities from 2021–2025 using three approaches to measure the severity of loss of life.
Research Study
Does Public Shaming Deter Drunk Driving?
This study examines whether a social media campaign that publicly shared DWI booking photos was associated with changes in alcohol-related crashes among different age groups.
Op-Ed
Using Research to Solve Drunk Driving in El Paso
An opinion article examining why arrest data can be misleading and why alcohol-involved crash data provide another way to understand the local drunk-driving problem.
Podcast
Conversation with Ashlee from Talkin’ About It!
Listen to a podcast episode discussing alcohol-impaired driving and the challenges facing the El Paso community.
ARC El Paso Interview
Fourth of July Crash Analysis
See the local news story on the holiday analyses shown on the El Paso Crime Lab’s Crash Dashboard.
Ongoing Research
Local Research on Impaired Driving
A comprehensive review of local research on impaired driving is underway. The project will identify what is known, where evidence is limited, and where additional research is needed.
Local News
Latest News on DWI in El Paso
Recent reporting on crashes, arrests, enforcement, and policy changes related to impaired driving in El Paso.
Community Resources
Local Service Provider Directory
Find local organizations providing counseling, advocacy, legal assistance, and other support services for individuals and families affected by alcohol-related crashes.