MSHP releases traffic and boating numbers from holiday weekend
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol release, there were 14 traffic fatalities from June 30 to July 4. There were no boating fatalities and no drownings.
The number of vehicle crashes and fatalities increased from last year. The number of vehicle fatalities also increased.
The complete list of numbers can be seen below:
2017 July Fourth Holiday Traffic Statistics
Crashes ─ 494
Injuries ─ 186
Fatalities ─ 14
DWI ─ 172
Drug Arrests ─ 118
2017 July Fourth Holiday Boating Statistics
Crashes ─ 7
Injuries ─ 4
Fatals ─ 0
Drownings ─ 0
BWI ─ 23
Drug Arrests ─ 33
2016 July Fourth Holiday Traffic Statistics
Crashes ─ 397
Injuries ─ 565
Fatalities ─ 5
DWI ─ 121
Drug Arrests ─ 122
2016 July Fourth Holiday Boating Statistics
Crashes ─ 11
Injuries ─ 6
Fatals ─ 0
Drownings ─ 0
BWI ─ 11