Missouri State Highway Patrol officers will be out in force for the Fourth of July holiday, it said.
During the 2024 counting period, 14 people were killed and 560 were injured in Missouri over the holiday in 1,366 traffic crashes. Last year during the counting period, troopers arrested 149 people for driving while intoxicated. In 2024, there were 10 boating crashes, which included seven injuries and no fatalities. No one drowned during last year’s July Fourth holiday. Troopers made 12 boating while intoxicated arrests over last year’s July Fourth holiday weekend.
The 2025 July Fourth holiday counting period will be from 6 p.m. Thursday, July 3, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 6.
All available troopers will be patrolling Missouri roadways and waterways to enforce traffic and boating laws and to offer assistance as needed. The highway patrol will participate in Operation C.A.R.E. (Crash Awareness & Reduction Effort) and Operation Dry Water over the July Fourth holiday. Operation Dry Water specifically targets impaired vessel operators.
Missouri’s boaters are asked to do their part by remaining alert for other boats and swimmers, and being courteous on the water. Never operate a vessel if you have consumed alcohol. Boaters need to be aware that it is illegal to discharge fireworks from a vessel. Leave all fireworks in a safe place on the shore. The patrol says remember to share the waterway, watch your wake and use common sense, good judgment and courtesy to ensure the safety of all. Use a life jacket.
Anyone needing assistance or who witnesses criminal activity while traveling on Missouri’s roadways or waterways should use the highway patrol’s emergency assistance number at 800-525-5555 (or *55 on a cellular phone). For road condition reports, travelers can visit the MoDOT website to view its traveler map, download the MoDOT app or call 888-275-6636.
