Three Fatalities Reported on Missouri Roads During Thanksgiving Holiday

The Missouri State Highway Patrol announced that three people lost their lives in traffic crashes during the 2025 Thanksgiving holiday counting period, which spanned from 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, November 30. Officials reported no boating crashes or drownings occurred over the holiday.

According to preliminary data released by the Patrol, troopers responded to a total of 304 crashes, resulting in 82 injuries and 3 fatalities. There were also 87 arrests for driving while intoxicated made during the holiday period.

In comparison, during the 2024 Thanksgiving holiday counting period, troopers investigated 462 traffic crashes, with six fatalities and 158 injuries. Statewide last year, 11 people died and 571 were injured in 1,664 reported traffic crashes. Troopers made 106 arrests for driving while intoxicated in 2024.

KPGZ News – Brian Watts contributed to this story.