Special to Atmore News
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) officials announced a notable decrease in traffic and marine-related fatalities over the 2025 Memorial Day holiday weekend, compared to the same period last year.
ALEA reported that from Friday, May 23, to Monday, May 26, Alabama State Troopers investigated only three traffic-related fatalities — one each in Pike, Morgan and Bibb counties — this year, a 50-percent reduction from six in 2024. Additionally, there were no boating fatalities on Alabama’s waterways, compared to one during the 2024 holiday weekend.
“This year’s numbers reflect progress, but we are reminded that each statistic represents a life lost and families forever changed,” said ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor. “Our 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.”
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.
The agency’s Marine Patrol Division conducted 726 vessel stops, issued 1,084 marine safety warnings, and made 12 boating under the influence (BUI) arrests. The unit also issued 104 warnings for non-residents operating without a license / certification, 104 warnings for proximity law violations and five warnings for wake sport violations.
ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division investigated 316 traffic crashes, issued 224 seat belt citations, issued 1,899 citations for speeding and made 29 DUI arrests.