Don’t Rely on the Luck O’ The Irish

(Des Moines) Although Irish in its roots, St. Patrick’s Day is most widely celebrated in the United States. To help keep Iowa’s roads safe, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau is partnering with local law enforcement to spread the message about the dangers of impaired driving.

Iowa State Patrol Trooper and Public Information Officer Shelby McCreedy said the Iowa State Patrol is putting additional personnel on the roadways to combat impairment and dangerous driving behaviors.

Trooper McCreedy recommends everyone plan ahead.

Last year, during the week of St. Patrick’s Day, 48 people were either seriously injured or killed in car crashes on Iowa Roadways (March 11-March 19, 2022). Nationally, St. Patrick’s is one of the deadliest times on our nation’s roads.