The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reported 20 deaths across the state during the Fourth of July holiday period.

Between Friday, June 29, and Sunday, July 8, there were 18 traffic deaths on highways and two boating fatalities.

June 30, was the deadliest day, with five traffic fatalities – four motorcyclists, one motorcycle passenger – in Cullman, Limestone, Marshall and Mobile counties.

July 8 was the only day with no traffic fatalities.

July 4 saw one traffic fatality (Geneva County). It was the passenger of a vehicle equipped with a seat belt but not using a it at time of crash. 

The rest of the travel period: 

18 traffic fatalities (including the five on June 30).

— 6 drivers, 3 passengers, 3 pedestrians, 5 motorcyclists, 1 motorcycle passenger.

— 5 seat belts in use, 4 seat belts not in use, seat belts not applicable for 9 individuals killed (pedestrians and motorcyclists).

Counties: Bullock, Cullman, Franklin, Geneva, Jefferson, Limestone, Lowndes, Marengo, Marion, Marshall, Mobile, St. Clair, Talladega, Walker.

During this same time period, Troopers in Marine Patrol Division worked two deaths on Alabama waterways: 

Although a few incidents still may be added to Marine Patrol’s boat-accident reporting system, there were eight zero-incident days during the holiday period.

— two boating fatalities July 4, in Hale County. 

— four crashes with property damage (including the fatal crash) on July 2 and July 4. Counties: Baldwin, Hale Morgan and Tallapoosa. 

This year, with the holiday on Wednesday, the holiday travel period was longer. This year, ALEA counted 10 days. In 2017, the count was from Friday, June 30, to Tuesday, July 4, which is a period of five days.