Independence Day Brings More Traffic Fatalities, University Of Alabama Study Shows

| July 5, 2019 @ 5:00 am

By Adam Jones
University of Alabama

There are more fatal crashes during the days surrounding Independence Day than the rest of the year, according to an analysis of state traffic records by University of Alabama researchers.

During the past five years, the five days around the Fourth of July averaged three fatal crashes a day, 29% higher than the average of fatal crashes per day the rest of the year, the study by UA’s Center for Advanced Public Safety showed. This came despite total vehicle crashes being slightly lower during the five-day period around July 4, which includes the holiday along with two days before and after.

The major causes of crashes around the holiday are impaired driving from alcohol or other drugs as well as speeding.

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