Thirteen Killed in Georgia Over Independence Day Holiday Travel Period

Highway Heartbreak: Independence Day Weekend Claims 13 Lives in Georgia

By Carol A. Gasser Moore | GEORGIA — Thirteen people were killed and more than 130 others were injured in traffic crashes across Georgia during the 2025 Independence Day holiday travel period, according to preliminary data released by the Georgia Department of Public Safety. The 78-hour holiday travel period began at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 3, and ended at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 6. Georgia State Patrol troopers investigated eight of the fatal cra…

Thirteen Killed in Georgia Over Independence Day Holiday Travel Period

ATLANTA, GA — Georgia law enforcement agencies reported a total of 13 traffic-related fatalities during the 78-hour Independence Day holiday travel period, which began at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, and ended at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 6. According to preliminary figures from the Georgia Department of Public Safety, Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers investigated eight fatal crashes. Local law enforcement agencies, including the Burke Cou…