ALEA Sees 50% Reduction in Traffic-Related Deaths over 2025 Memorial Day Holiday Weekend: Report
- During the 2025 Memorial Day weekend from May 23 to 26, traffic-related deaths in Alabama dropped by half compared to the previous year, with state troopers reporting only three fatalities.
- This improvement followed increased patrols, public awareness campaigns, and the launch of ALEA's annual '101 Days of Summer Safety' campaign aimed at reducing crashes and fatalities.
- ALEA Troopers investigated three traffic deaths in 2025 compared to six in 2024, and no boating fatalities occurred this year versus one the previous year.
- During the Memorial Day weekend, the Marine Patrol Division stopped 726 vessels, handed out 1,084 safety warnings, and arrested 12 individuals for boating under the influence, while the Highway Patrol investigated 316 crashes and issued 1,899 speeding tickets.
- ALEA emphasized that although numbers show progress, the agency remains committed to zero fatalities through enforcement, education, and community collaboration throughout the summer.
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ALEA reports less fatalities over Memorial Day holiday
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) announces a notable decrease in traffic and marine-related fatalities over the 2025 Memorial Day holiday weekend, compared to the same period last year. From Friday, May 23, to Monday, May 26, ALEA Troopers only investigated three traffic-related fatalities this year, a 50% reduction from six in 2024. Additionally, there were no boating fatalities on Alabama’s waterways, a marked improvement from on…


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The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) announced a notable decrease in traffic and marine-related fatalities over the 2025 Memorial Day holiday weekend, compared to the same period last year. From Friday, May 23, to Monday, May 26, ALEA Troopers only investigated three traffic-related fatalities this year, a 50 percent reduction from six in 2024. Additionally, there were no boating fatalities on Alabama’s waterways, a marked improvement from …
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