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Fourth of July

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Key Dates:

  • June 29 - July 5, 2026: Fourth of July Campaign
  • July 4: Fourth of July 

Relevant, timely and seasonal messaging can help boost traffic safety communication efforts. 

We offer themed material for the Fourth of July that encourages people to not get behind the wheel after drinking and to plan for a safe, sober ride home. 

 

Facts

Fourth of July Stats

  • From 2020 to 2024, of the 2,719 total traffic fatalities during this holiday period, 1,724 were the driver. 
  • In 2024 alone, there were 579 people killed in traffic crashes during the Fourth of July holiday period. 
  • 38% (654) of those drivers were drunk. Of the 1,724 drivers killed, the 21-34 age group had the highest percentage (47%) of drunk drivers.

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Talking Points

We've prepared talking points related to this topic. After downloading, we encourage you to add local stats and facts to the document. 

Earned Media

We've produced sample news releases that can be used for media outreach.

Message Boards

BUZZED DRIVING

IS

DRUNK DRIVING

DRIVE SOBER

JULY 4TH

AND EVERY DAY

4TH OF JULY

DRIVE SAFE

DRIVE SOBER

THANK YOU FOR

DRIVING SOBER

AMERICA

DRIVE SOBER

FOR AMERICA

THIS JULY 4TH

AMERICA LOVES

SOBER DRIVERS

HAPPY JULY 4TH

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