5 States with the Most Alcohol Related Deaths in the US

In this article, we are going to discuss the 5 states with the most alcohol related deaths in the US. If you want to check out our detailed analysis of the economic cost of excessive drinking, the impact of Covid-19 on alcohol consumption in America, and the role of ride-sharing apps in preventing drunk driving, head to 15 States with the Most Alcohol Related Deaths in the US.

5. Montana

Average Death Rate per 100,000 People: 20.3

Alcohol consumption in Montana has increased significantly over the last three decades, from a low of just under 2.8 gallons per capita in 1996 to 3.34 gallons per capita in 2021, an increase of 19.2%. However, the silver lining is that alcohol consumption by the Montana youth has fallen significantly over the last decade. In 2011, around 39% of the state’s high school students reported drinking alcohol within the past 30 days. In 2021, this figure had already dropped to 21%.