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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Number of Persons Arrested in Portage County for Operating While Intoxicated, Including Drug Impairment & OWI Injury
Measurement Period: 2016
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Why is this important?
According to the 2013 Wisconsin Traffic Crash Facts Report authored by the Wisconsin DOT, there were 68 car crashes in Portage County where the driver had been drinking. In those 68 crashes, 35 people were injured and 4 people were killed. The report also noted that in 2013, 158 car crash reports were filed (statewide) in which drug use was reported. Of the 158 total reports, 147 crashes were fatal to a person involved in the car crash. The Wisconsin DOT also estimated alcohol-related crashes cost Wisconsin nearly $400 million in 2015. The cost of alcohol-related crashes accounts for 16% of the total economic loss in Wisconsin due to motor vehicle crashes.
267
Source:
Wisconsin Department of Justice
Measurement period: 2016
Maintained by: United Way of Portage County
Last update: April 2023
Measurement period: 2016
Maintained by: United Way of Portage County
Last update: April 2023
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Data Source
- Wisconsin Department of Justice
Maintained By: United Way of Portage County
Filed under: Community / Crime & Crime Prevention, Community / Public Safety, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Health Behaviors, Veterans, Teens, Adults, Older Adults, LGBTQ, Men, Women, People with Disabilities