The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) has concluded the Independence Day Holiday Travel Enforcement Period, reporting 4,458 citations issued across the state in two days.
From Monday, July 3 at 6:00 a.m. to midnight on Tuesday, July 4, the MHP made 49 arrests for impaired driving and investigated 76 crashes.
During that time, 30 injuries were reported, along with four deaths as a result of four fatal crashes. The crashes occurred in Chickasaw County, Panola, Marion, and Itawamba Counties. All four incidents are currently being investigated by the MHP.
| 2022 Enforcement Totals (5 days) | 2023 Enforcement Totals (2 days) | |
| Citations | 7,999 | 4,458 |
| Seatbelt and Child Restraint | 860 | 508 |
| DUI’s | 168 | 49 |
| Crashes | 224 | 76 |
| Fatal Crashes | 1 | 4 |
| Fatalities | 1 | 4 |
| Motorist Assist | 141 | 42 |
