5 deaths reported on Missouri roads over New Year’s holiday weekend

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Five people were killed in traffic crashes on state roads over the New Year’s holiday weekend, according to a Monday press release from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The release says the “counting period” lasted from 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31-11:59 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4.

This year, there were 87 people injured in 187 crashes, while 112 were arrested for driving while intoxicated. In the 2025-25 holiday period, there was one person killed and 118 injured in 264 crashes, the release says.

MSHP made a note that the New Year’s Day counting period varies each year, depending on which day of the week the holiday falls. Since the holiday fell on a Thursday, the counting period lasted 4.25 days this year, compared to last year when it fell on a Wednesday and lasted 1.25 days.