Fewer people died in traffic- and marine-related incidents over the 2025 Memorial Day holiday weekend than in 2024, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reported. From Friday, May 23, to Monday, May 26, ALEA Troopers investigated three traffic-related fatalities, a 50% reduction from six in 2024. There were no boating fatalities on Alabamaโs waterways, compared with one in 2024. The fatal traffic crashes occurred in Pike, Morgan and Bibb counties.
โThis yearโs numbers reflect progress, but we are reminded that each statistic represents a life lost and families forever changed,โ said ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor. โOur goal is always zero fatalities, and we remain committed to enforcing traffic and boating laws, while educating the public on safe practices throughout the summer months.โ
The Memorial Day weekend marked the launch of ALEAโs 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.
โOur 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,โ Taylor said.
