Samenvatting
Spain is placed among the European countries with a highest rate of road accidents. The highest risk of suffering a crash is between 15 and 24 years old. Spanish data show a worrying prevalence of DWI (driving while intoxicated) and its consequences, especially among youngsters. Frequency of DWI and magnitude of association with injuries and attributable risk are addressed, trying to measure the key elements which may build the epidemiological basis for successful prevention policies.