The Missouri State Highway Patrol issued a press release, detailing demographics on the 2022 Christmas Holiday weekend. This period stretches from Friday, December 23rd of 2022, to midnight of Monday, December 26th.
During this 78-hour-period, 306 traffic crashes occurred across the state; and crashes that included injury tallied up to 84. DWI arrests numbered up to 52, and 3 traffic fatalities were counted.
When compared with last year, these numbers are less than half, possibly due in part to the winter storm that kept many inside and off the road. The numbers for 2021 were: 881 total crashes, 401 injuries, and 8 fatalities.
As we go into New Years celebrations, we wish to remind everyone to drive safely and responsibly, and ensure you arrive at your destination without harm.
