Eight Traffic Fatalities Reported Over July Fourth Holiday

The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its preliminary report detailing incidents and enforcement activity during the 2025 July Fourth holiday weekend. The counting period began at 6 pm, on Thursday, July 3, and concluded at 11:59 pm, on Sunday, July 6.

Missouri troopers responded to a total of 246 traffic crashes over the extended holiday weekend, resulting in 115 injuries and eight fatalities on the state's roads. The Patrol also arrested 114 individuals for driving while intoxicated (DWI) during this time frame.

For comparison, during the 2024 holiday counting period, Missouri experienced a higher toll: 14 people lost their lives and 560 were injured in 1,366 traffic crashes. Last year, 149 arrests were made for DWI during the same period.

In terms of waterway safety, troopers reported nine boating crashes statewide, leading to four injuries but no fatalities. Notably, there were also zero drownings documented during the holiday period. Troopers made 13 arrests for boating while intoxicated (BWI), slightly higher than the 12 BWI arrests recorded during the 2024 holiday weekend.

The 2024 July Fourth holiday period saw 10 boating crashes and seven injuries, with no fatalities or drownings reported.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to emphasize the importance of safety on both roads and waterways, especially during busy holiday periods. While the number of traffic fatalities decreased compared to last year, troopers remain vigilant, urging all Missourians to celebrate responsibly and remain attentive behind the wheel and at the helm.

KPGZ News – Brian Watts contributed to this story

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.