We’re a week away from the big July 4th weekend. The MSHP reminds travelers to make smart choices for a safe Independence Day holiday. Whether planning to visit one of Missouri’s recreational opportunities or hosting a backyard barbecue, everyone should make safety part of their plans. No matter how you decide to celebrate, your smartest choice is to follow all Missouri traffic and boating laws.
During the 2024 counting period, 14 people were killed and 560 were injured in Missouri over the holiday in 1,366 traffic crashes. Last year during the counting period, troopers arrested 149 people for driving while intoxicated. In 2024, there were 10 boating crashes, which included seven injuries.
The holiday counting period will be from 6 p.m. Thursday next week through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 6.
All available troopers will be patrolling Missouri roadways and waterways to enforce traffic and boating laws and to offer assistance as needed.
The Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the 4th. Normal operations will resume on Monday, July 7.