The Indianola Police Department is asking those celebrating the 4th of July holiday by drinking adult beverages, do so safely and plan ahead if travel is required. In the United States, motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for people age 1‒54, and about 36,100 people were killed in crashes in 2019. Early estimates indicate that crash deaths increased to 38,680 in 2020—a 7% increase in deaths, despite people driving less. In 2019, alcohol-impaired driving contributed to more than 10,100 crash deaths. Those celebrating should designate a sober driver, call a taxi, or use a ride share service to protect yourself and others on the road. Find more information below.

https://www.cdc.gov/injury/features/holiday-road-safety/index.html