Traffic crashes across Georgia during the Christmas holiday travel period resulted in 15 traffic deaths. The holiday travel period began at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 22, and ended at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 26.

Statewide, Georgia State Troopers investigated 515 traffic crashes that resulted in 219 injuries, and 10 fatalities. In addition to the traffic crash investigations, 192 people were arrested for driving under the influence, while 7,323 citations and 12,313 warnings were issued.

Gwinnett County PD, Richmond County SO, Floyd County PD, Cherokee County SO and Albany PD were the local agencies that reported traffic deaths during the holiday period.

Christmas Holiday Traffic Count

6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 22 - 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26

102-Hour Holiday Period

 Deaths
Total Fatalities Reported in Georgia 
Fatalities Investigated by GSP Troopers10
Fatalities Investigated by Local Agencies5
  
Total Fatalities Statewide for Holiday Period15

GSP

Troops

Agencies Reporting Fatalities

Total

Fatalities

Troop APost 29-Paulding(3); Cherokee Co. SO; Floyd Co. PD5
Troop BPost 27-Blue Ridge; Post 32-Athens2
Troop CPost 47-Forest Park; Gwinnett Co. PD2
Troop D  
Troop EPost 33-Milledgeville(2); Post 46-Monroe; Richmond Co. SO4
Troop F  
Troop GAlbany PD1
Troop H  
Troop IPost 22-Waycross1


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