The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has concluded its Thanksgiving holiday enforcement period, which took place from Saturday, November 23, to Sunday, December 1. This critical initiative aimed to ensure the safety of all citizens during one of the busiest travel seasons of the year.

During this nine-day period, ALEA Troopers investigated 473 traffic crashes, resulting in 21fatalities. Nineteen individuals were traveling in vehicles equipped with seat belts; however, 10 individuals did not use them. One of the individuals killed was a pedestrian and another was a passenger on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV).

The deadly crashes occurred in Baldwin, Cherokee, Clay, Colbert, Coosa, Dekalb, Elmore, Fayette, Geneva, Lee, Madison, Marion, Mobile, Perry, Pike, Tuscaloosa and Washington counties.

Additionally, ALEA Troopers issued 5,264 citations and 2,730 warnings, along with making 60 Driving Under the Influence (DUI) arrests. The top contributing factors in these tragic events include speeding, driving impaired and the absence of seat belt usage.

As we prepare to celebrate with family and friends once again, ALEA invites everyone to join in the annual ‘12 Days of Safety’ Campaign by making a commitment to abide by traffic laws and share safety messages with loved ones ahead of the holidays. The Agency’s ‘12 Days of Safety’ campaign will launch on Saturday, Dec. 21, and run through the New Year on Jan. 1, 2025.