Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Incidents Down in 2025

Three people lost their lives in traffic crashes during the 2025 Memorial Day weekend, according to data released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The holiday counting period began at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 23, and ended at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 26.

Over the course of the weekend, state troopers investigated 182 traffic crashes resulting in 83 injuries and three fatalities. Troopers also made 78 arrests for driving while intoxicated.

On Missouri waterways, the Highway Patrol reported a relatively quiet weekend. Troopers responded to three boating crashes, but no injuries, fatalities, or drownings were recorded. There were no arrests for boating while intoxicated.

The 2025 statistics reflect a decline in incidents compared to the previous year. During the 2024 Memorial Day holiday, the Patrol handled 275 traffic crashes with seven fatalities and 161 injuries. Marine Operations responded to seven boating crashes, resulting in seven injuries. There were 128 DWI arrests and six BWI arrests statewide in 2024.

Overall, Memorial Day 2025 saw fewer crashes and fatalities on both roadways and waterways, suggesting a safer holiday weekend across Missouri.

KPGZ News – Brian Watts contributed to this story.

Missouri Crashes and Injuries Down over Christmas

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that preliminary statistics related to Christmas holiday traffic incidences decreased this year.

The Highway Patrol reports that three people died in traffic crashes during the 30-hour counting period, which began at 6 pm, Tuesday, December 24, and ended at 11:59 pm, Wednesday, December 25. Troopers investigated 65 traffic crashes with 38 injuries this year. They also arrested 17 people for DWI.

During the 2023 Christmas holiday, troopers investigated 124 traffic crashes which included 2 fatalities and 71 injuries. Troopers arrested 81 people for driving while impaired during the 2023 counting period.

Statewide, there were 1,034 traffic crashes last year. In those crashes, three people were killed and another 346 were injured.

There were no boating crashes or drownings over the 2024 Christmas holiday counting period.

KPGZ News – Brian Watts contributed to this story.