The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has noted a marked decline in fatalities during the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
A 50% reduction in traffic and marine-related fatalities was recorded over the 2025 Memorial Day weekend in which three fatalities occurred during car wrecks in Pike, Morgan and Bibb counties.
There were no boating fatalities.
“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 in a statement. “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 coincides with the beginning of ALEA's "101 Days of Summer Safety” initiative running through Labor Day and focusing on reducing crashes, fatalities, and injuries through outreach.
“Our 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,” Taylor said. “We urge all motorists and boaters to do their part by staying alert, obeying laws, and never operating a vehicle or vessel under the influence.”
In its statement ALEA extended condolences to the families of those who died in the recent traffic accidents.
During this time ALEA's Marine Patrol Division conducted 726 vessel stops, issued 1,084 Marine Safety Warnings, and made 12 Boating Under the Influence (BUI) arrests. Concerning the state’s new boating-safety laws, ALEA’s Marine Patrol also issued 104 warnings for Non-Residents Operating Without a License/Certification, 104 warnings for Proximity Law Violations and 5 Warnings for Wake Sport Violations.
The Highway Patrol Division investigated 316 traffic crashes, issued 224 seat belt citations, issued 1,899 citations for speeding and made 29 Driving Under the Influence (DUI) arrests.
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