Six fatalities reported over Labor Day by ALEA

A 2026 Labor Day Safety report has been released by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). 

During the Labor Day holiday weekend ALEA enforced traffic laws through increased patrols and launched a safety campaign. 

During that time there were six fatalities in in Baldwin, Cleburne, Colbert, Shelby, and Lauderdale counties. 107 injuries and 322 crashes investigated by ALEA troopers.

Highway Patrol Enforcement recorded the following:

• Investigated 322 traffic crashes, resulting in 6 fatalities and 107 injuries

• Issued 2,481 citations for various traffic violations

• Issued 1,369 warnings for various traffic violations

• Made 34 Driving Under the Influence (DUI) arrests

Marine Patrol Troopers recorded these:

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• Investigated 3 boating incidents, resulting in 3 injuries

• Conducted 380 vessel inspections

• Issued 106 marine safety citations

• Issued 544 marine safety warnings

• Made 2 Boating Under the Influence (BUI) arrests

• Provided 32 boater assists

• Patrolled 4 marine events

“Every number in these statistics represents a person, a family or a community impacted by what happened on Alabama’s roadways and waterways this weekend," said ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor. "While we are thankful no lives were lost on the water, six families are now facing an unimaginable loss following traffic crashes."

"We extend our deepest condolences to them and ask everyone to carry the same safety mindset beyond the holiday weekend. Slow down, buckle up, put distractions away and never drive impaired. The most important drive is always the one that gets you home safely.”