In 1995, the Virgin Islands saw a total of 1,690 accidents which caused damage to 2,701 cars. From my experience I feel that dangerous driving has increased. Motor vehicle accidents remain a major public health problem. They are the leading cause of death for American's ages 5 to 32 and the leading causes of injury for all age groups. More and more people are continuing to drive without licences, and some people still refuse to wear seat belts.
Seat belts can decrease the risk of moderate to serious injuries.
Last year in the Virgin Islands, people who did not wear seatbelts were issued 354 tickets. Alcohol remains the leading factor contributing to dangerous driving. This year, at least 18 accidents have resulted from people driving under the influence and 47 persons were arrested for driving drunk. People should not drive after consuming alcoholic beverage. Alcohol intoxicated survivors of motor vehicle accidents have longer hospitalizations and more persistent neurologic impairment than those who are not intoxicated.