There is no single public source that tracks “how many DUIs there were last night” in real time for every place, and the answer depends entirely on where you mean (city, county, state, or country).

Why there’s no single number

  • DUI arrests are recorded by individual law‑enforcement agencies, then rolled up into city, county, state, and national statistics over weeks or months.
  • Public reports typically give totals by month, year, or for special “enforcement periods” like New Year’s Eve, not “last night” for the general public to query.
  • Some large agencies post next‑day press releases for big holidays, but that is localized and not standardized everywhere.

What can be said in general

  • In the U.S., there are thousands of DUI arrests every month; for example, Colorado alone averages more than 1,300 DUI arrests per month in a recent year.
  • Nationwide, alcohol‑impaired driving kills over 13,000 people per year, which averages to dozens of deaths per day, even though not every impaired driver is caught or involved in a crash.
  • Certain nights like New Year’s, major holidays, and big event weekends are consistently among the most dangerous and see higher‑than‑usual DUI crash and arrest activity.

How you could find a local answer

If you want numbers for “last night” in a specific area:

  1. Identify your jurisdiction
    • City police department.
    • County sheriff’s office.
    • State highway patrol / state police.
  2. Check their recent updates
    • Official website “news” or “press releases” section.
    • Verified social media feeds where they sometimes post DUI enforcement results after holidays.
  3. Request records directly
    • Many agencies allow public records requests (sometimes called FOIA or public information requests) for arrest statistics by date and offense.
    • You can ask for “number of DUI arrests on [exact date]” in your city/county/state.

Safety note

  • Impaired driving is a leading cause of preventable road deaths, and even low blood alcohol levels can significantly increase crash risk.
  • If the question is because you or someone you know might drive after drinking or using drugs, the safest choice is always a sober ride (rideshare, taxi, designated driver, or staying put).

Bottom line: without a specific location and direct access to local law‑enforcement data, no one can reliably tell you how many DUIs there were “last night,” only how common and dangerous impaired driving is in general.