In 2024, Mobile ranked as the third most dangerous city to drive in , behind only Birmingham and Montgomery, in Alabama. Traffic data showed there were 29 traffic fatalities reported, with 13 of those being on city streets.
Mayor Sandy Stimpson said the city is committed to keeping drivers and pedestrians safe. The Mobile Police Department recently participated in a focused operation on Henry Aaron Loop. On Friday, 151 citations were issued, including 50 for speeding. Stimpson said speeding was the most common offense.
However, speeding wasn't the only problem. Police arrested one person for driving under the influence (DUI). Officers also checked for valid driver's licenses, proof of insurance and vehicle registration.
The operation lasted from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., during which 41 wa