Fewer traffic deaths reported over Memorial Day weekend in Alabama

Alabama State Troopers report fewer traffic deaths over the long Memorial Day holiday weekend compared to last year.

From Friday, May 23, to Monday, May 26,  state troopers reported three traffic-related fatalities, a 50% reduction from six in  2024.

Additionally, there were no boating fatalities on Alabama’s waterways. Last year, there was one during the holiday period.

This year’s fatal wrecks happened in Pike, Bibb and Morgan counties.  

The Memorial Day weekend also marked the official launch of ALEA’s annual “101 Days of  Summer Safety” campaign, which runs through Labor Day. The campaign focuses on reducing  crashes, fatalities, and injuries through increased enforcement and public outreach during the  busy summer travel season.  

“Our troopers in both Highway Patrol and Marine Patrol will be out in full force across Alabama to ensure everyone gets to their destinations and return home safely,” ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor said. “We urge all motorists and boaters to do their part by staying alert, obeying laws and  never operating a vehicle or vessel under the influence.”