The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports nine people died in traffic crashes during the 2021 Thanksgiving holiday counting period. The counting period ran from 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 24, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, November 28.

Officials say troopers worked 457 traffic crashes, which included nine fatalities and 114 injuries. Statewide, troopers made 125 DWI arrests and 72 drug arrests.

During the 2020 Thanksgiving holiday counting period, troopers investigated 307 traffic crashes, which included 10 fatalities and 86 injuries. Statewide, 12 people died and 379 people were injured in 1,166 traffic crashes over last year’s Thanksgiving holiday. Troopers arrested 99 people for driving while intoxicated during the 2020 Thanksgiving holiday counting period.

There were no boating crashes or drownings.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says to note that the fatality statistics for 2021 could change if late deaths occur, or if other departments report additional traffic crashes.