Conner CR, Ray HM, McCormack RM, et al. - Rideshare use to avoid impaired driving may aid in lowering motor vehicle trauma rate among young people.

• This is a multicenter cohort study.

• Hospital data were obtained at both major trauma centers in Houston, Texas; convictions for impaired driving from the Harris County, Texas, District Attorney’s office; and Uber and Google for Houston provided rideshare use data.

• There was a significant negative correlation between rideshare volume and the incidence of motor vehicle–associated trauma, and this was most evident in those younger than 30 years.

• The introduction of rideshare services led to a significant reduction in convictions for impaired driving.