Americans hit the roadways in record numbers for the July 4th Holiday Travel Period that wrapped up at midnight last night. 

After a year of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions to travel, people were eager to get out and enjoy the holiday. “With states opening back up around the country, more motorists are traveling the roadways to spend time with friends and loved ones’, said Colonel Chris C. Wright, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Safety.

Last year, the holiday period was 54 hours long.  During the holiday period, State troopers investigated 246 traffic crashes resulting in 155 injuries, and 13 fatal crashes resulting in 13 fatalities.  Additionally, Troopers and Officers issued 8,048 citations (793 seat belts and 161 child restraints), 8,978 warnings, and made 336 DUI arrests.

The fifty-four hour holiday travel period in Georgia began on Friday evening.  At least ten fatalities were being reported by Monday.

Final numbers are expected to be released sometime today.