Driver characteristic of street racer (n = 371) and other drivers (n = 227,305) involved in fatal crashes; United States, 1998–2001
| Driver characteristics | No (%) street racers | No (%) other drivers | OR (95% CI) street racer v other drivers |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Driving while impaired with alcohol or other drugs. | |||
| †Blood alcohol concentration. | |||
| Teenager (15–19 years) | 134 (36.1) | 25659 (11.3) | 4.6 (3.7 to 5.7) |
| Male | 335 (90.3) | 164611 (72.4) | 4.5 (3.0 to 6.6) |
| Previous crash | 72 (19.4) | 32941 (14.4) | 1.5 (1.1 to 1.9) |
| Previous license suspension | 67 (18.1) | 27323 (12.0) | 1.6 (1.2 to 2.1) |
| Previous speeding violation | 105 (28.3) | 46819 (20.5) | 1.5 (1.2 to 1.9) |
| Previous DWI* violation | 18 (4.9) | 7465 (3.3) | 1.5 (0.9 to 2.4) |
| Positive BAC† at time of crash | 117 (31.5) | 45985 (20.1) | 1.8 (1.5 to 2.3) |