FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Baton Rouge, LA – February 16, 2026 – Louisiana trial attorney Stephen Babcock has released a comprehensive ten-year analysis of serious and fatal car crashes during major Louisiana holiday periods, revealing measurable and recurring increases in crash risk.
The study, titled “10 Years of Louisiana Holiday Car Accidents (20162025) ,” analyzes statewide crash data and compares holiday periods to baseline daily averages across the state.
Full report:
https://www.stephenbabcock.com/new-study-10-years-of-louisiana-holiday-car-accidents/
Key Findings
Major Louisiana holiday periods show elevated daily rates of serious crashes compared to non-holiday days.
Mardi Gras and Halloween consistently rank among the highest-risk holidays for serious injury and fatal crashes.
Alcohol involvement is disproportionately elevated during certain holidays.
Multi-year trend analysis shows crash volatility tied to behavioral patterns rather than randomness.
“This is not anecdotal,” said Stephen Babcock. “When you aggregate ten years of data and compare holiday periods against baseline averages, the risk pattern becomes statistically visible. Holiday crashes are not random. They are predictable.”
Unlike annual crash reports that focus on a single holiday weekend, this study evaluates structural risk across a full decade of Louisiana crash data.
“As a trial lawyer, I step into cases after the damage is done,” Babcock said. “But when you analyze ten years of statewide data, you see patterns that can inform prevention. That changes the conversation.”
Why This Study Matters
Holiday crash coverage typically isolates short-term enforcement periods. This report provides:
- Long-range trend context
- Relative risk comparisons
- Alcohol-involvement ratios
- Multi-year volatility analysis
- Comparative daily average modeling
“This data gives journalists, policymakers, and safety advocates a framework,” Babcock added. “It replaces reactive reporting with measurable context.”
Media outlets may request raw data breakdowns, graphics, or interview access.
Media Contact:
Stephen Babcock
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