As fireworks and festivities approach, a new 2025 Independence Day Safety Report by Insurance Canopy reveals a troubling trend: 1 in 5 North Carolinians admit they plan to drive drunk this July 4th.
The study, based on a survey of 1,000 U.S. adults, highlights serious safety concerns around the holiday, especially in NC.
Some Key Findings:
- 69% have witnessed someone drive drunk on the Fourth, yet only 1 in 3 intervened.
- Millennials are 3x more likely than boomers to take fireworks risks, and Gen Z leads in alcohol-related incidents on the Fourth.
- 91% light fireworks off without a fire extinguisher nearby, while 96% skip protective eyewear.
- 73% of NC residents don’t trust their neighbors to celebrate responsibly.
- 38% cite alcohol as the leading cause of firework-related injuries.
You can check out the complete report & findings here: https://www.insurancecanopy.
