High-risk drivers in the Lone Star State may have trouble finding affordable vehicle coverage. Most carriers classify a driver as higher-risk based on incidents on their driving record, such as one or more tickets, accidents or driving under the influence (DUI). These drivers are typically considered riskier to insure since they are more likely to cause a serious or fatal crash. Of the 24,666 DUI crashes reported in 2019 in Texas, 2,152 people were seriously injured, and 900 died.
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