A new dataset from Suzuki Law Offices connects DUI citation rates across the 50 largest U.S. cities with vehicle brand ownership, revealing deep cultural and regional patterns that reflect not just road safety, but lifestyle, identity, and enforcement gaps.
Fleet operators face growing exposure if company vehicles fall into high-risk categories.
Cultural and economic differences in how Americans use their vehicles play a major role in shaping DUI risk. Pickup-heavy states such as Texas, Oklahoma, and Florida show strong correlations between RAM or Ford ownership and DUI incidence, while luxury import-heavy metros like California and New York see risk concentrated around leisure driving and nightlife districts.
