Police Cracking Down on Impaired Drivers This Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day weekend is one of the deadliest in terms of impaired driving fatalities, and Cheyenne police are reminding folks to "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over."

The department says officers will be out in full force today through Labor Day looking for motorists under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

"The goal of the enforcement campaign is to drastically reduce deaths and serious injuries caused by impaired driving,” said Chief Mark Francisco.

"This should be a time for friends and family to enjoy the final days of summer," Francisco added. "Impaired driving puts everyone at risk."

The department recommends these safe alternatives to drinking and driving:

Remember that it is never okay to drink and drive. Designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation or a ride service to get home safely.
If you see a drunk driver on the road, contact the dispatch center at 307-637-6525 or dial 911.
If you see a friend or family member about to drink and drive, take the keys away and make arrangements to get them home safely.

2022's Deadliest Wyoming County by Traffic Deaths

While car crashes can occur anywhere, some roads in Wyoming are more dangerous than others.

According to Wyoming Highway Patrol data, there were 117 fatal crashes in the Cowboy State in 2022 resulting in 133 deaths.

Of those fatal crashes, the majority (13.68%) occurred in Laramie County -- two in January, one in February, one in March, two in April, one in June, two in July, three in August, two in September, one in November, and one in December.

Sweetwater County saw the second most fatal crashes last year, 12, while Fremont and Lincoln counties each saw 10.

Albany and Park counties each recorded eight, and Campbell, Converse, and Natrona counties each tallied seven.

The deadliest 2022 crash in Laramie County took place on June 17 when two semis collided on Interstate 80 east of Cheyenne and immediately became engulfed in flames killing both drivers and a passenger.

Laramie County also saw two fatal crashes involving motorcyclists, two fatal crashes involving juveniles, and a fatal crash involving a pedestrian last year.

Below is the Wyoming Highway Patrol narrative of every fatal crash that occurred in Laramie County in 2022.