ATLANTA – Traffic crashes across Georgia during the Christmas holiday travel period resulted in 11 traffic deaths. The 78-hour holiday period began Friday, December 23, at 6 p.m. and ended Monday at midnight.
Statewide, Georgia State Troopers investigated 372 traffic crashes that resulted in 175 injuries. Troopers also investigated 8 fatal crashes. The fatal crashes occurred in Cheerokee, Lowndes, Paulding, Laurens, Berrien, Coweta, Atkinson, and Baker counties. Local agencies reporting traffic deaths during the holiday period were: Cobb Co. PD, Henry Co. PD, and College Park PD.
In addition to crash investigations, State Troopers arrested 183 people for driving under the influence.
Christmas Holiday Traffic Count
6 p.m. Friday, December 23 – Midnight Monday
78-Hour Holiday Period
| Deaths | |
| Total Fatalities Reported in Georgia | |
| Fatalities Investigated by GSP Troopers | 8 |
| Fatalities Investigated by Local Agencies | 3 |
| Total Fatalities Statewide for Holiday Period | 11 |
| GSP Troops | Agencies Reporting Fatalities |
Total Fatalities |
| Troop A | GSP Jasper; GSP Paulding | 2 |
| Troop B | 0 | |
| Troop C | College Park PD; Cobb Co. PD | 2 |
| Troop D | GSP Newnan; Henry Co. PD | 2 |
| Troop E | 0 | |
| Troop F | GSP Dublin | 1 |
| Troop G | GSP Albany | 1 |
| Troop H | GSP Douglas; GSP Tifton; GSP Valdosta | 3 |
| Troop I | 0 |
Release from Georgia State Patrol
