World

Nearly 1 in 4 drivers killed in 2025 had blood alcohol levels classified as criminal

Data indicates that a significant percentage of drivers who lost their lives in 2025 had blood alcohol levels above the legal limit.

20 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

AI-generatedWritten by an AI system, editorially responsible — how we work

Archive photo: Nearly 1 in 4 drivers killed in 2025 had blood alcohol levels classified as criminal — Archive photoPhoto: Imagens Evangélicas · Flickr · BY

In 2025, nearly one in four drivers killed in traffic accidents and autopsied had blood alcohol levels considered criminal, according to data published by the National Road Safety Authority (ANSR).

Out of the 282 drivers autopsied during the year, 117 tested positive for alcohol in their blood. Among these, 68 had a blood alcohol concentration equal to or greater than 1.2 g/l, the legal limit established for driving.

The data raises concerns about road safety, as the presence of alcohol in the blood of drivers involved in accidents can contribute to the severity of situations and the number of fatalities.

The information has been reported by various sources, including Observador and RTP, which emphasize the relevance of the issues surrounding alcohol and safe driving.

The prevalence of alcohol among deceased drivers underscores the importance of awareness campaigns regarding the risks associated with driving under the influence of alcohol.

The available statistics can be utilized to guide road safety policies and accident prevention strategies in Portugal.

This item was written by an AI system on the basis of the headlines and short teasers of the independently operating newsrooms named below. We disclose this under Art. 50(4), second subparagraph, of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (AI Act). Before publication we check origin and verifiability — anything that appears in only one place is not published — as well as language, substance and legally sensitive content. No separate substantive review of each individual item by a natural person takes place; we therefore do not rely on the exemption in Art. 50(4), second subparagraph, of the AI Act. Editorial responsibility for this publication rests with the person named in the imprint (§ 18 Abs. 2 MStV). Please report errors to [email protected] — we will correct or remove the item. Full reports are available from the sources listed.