Montgomery, Ala. (WDNews) – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reporting progress after a safer-than-usual Memorial Day holiday weekend across the state.
Between Friday, May 23 and Monday, May 26, ALEA Troopers investigated just three traffic-related deaths. This is down from six during the same period last year.
No boating fatalities were reported, compared to one during Memorial Day weekend in 2024.
The traffic fatalities occurred in Pike, Morgan, and Bibb counties. While ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor acknowledged the loss of life is still tragic, he said the decline in deaths signals that the agency’s efforts are making an impact.
“This year’s numbers reflect progress, but we are reminded that each statistic represents a life lost and families forever changed,” Taylor said. “Our goal is always zero fatalities.”
The Memorial Day weekend also kicked off ALEA’s “101 Days of Summer Safety” campaign, a statewide initiative focused on reducing roadway and waterway incidents through Labor Day. ALEA increased patrols, held license checkpoints and issued safety messages throughout the weekend.
Key enforcement numbers from the holiday weekend include:
- Marine Patrol: 726 vessel stops, 12 BUI arrests, and over 1,000 safety warnings issued.
- Highway Patrol: 316 crash investigations, 1,899 speeding citations, and 29 DUI arrests.
ALEA urges motorists and boaters to continue safe practices throughout the summer.
