Fourteen People Killed, Nearly 189 Injured During 2025 Memorial Day Travel Period

(Atlanta, GA) – Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers investigated four fatal traffic crashes, and local law enforcement agencies investigated 10 fatal traffic crashes resulting in 14 deaths across the state during the 78-hour Memorial Day holiday travel period.

Local law enforcement agencies reporting fatalities during the holiday period which began Friday, May 23, at 6:00 p.m., and ended at 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 26, include the Clayton County Police Department, Cobb County Police Department, Douglasville Police Department, Gwinnett County Police Department, Richmond County Police Department and South Fulton Police Department.

In addition to fatal crashes, Troopers investigated over 390 traffic crashes statewide, resulting in nearly 189 injuries.  Troopers and Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) Officers made over 26,200 traffic stops, arrested nearly 410 individuals for driving under the influence (DUI), and issued over 18,000 warnings and over 13,000 citations. There were also over 1,050 distracted driving, nearly 1,800 seatbelt and more than 300 child restraint citations issued.

These crash statistics are preliminary findings and can change any time after the holiday travel period.

2025 Memorial Day Holiday Traffic Count (78-hour Holiday Period)
Friday, May 23, at 6:00 p.m. - Monday, May 26, at 11:59 p.m.