The Ohio State Highway Patrol says 22 people were killed in 21 traffic crashes over the 4th of July reporting period this year.

Impairment was a factor in at least five of those crashes.

During last year’s 4th of July reporting period, 17 people were killed in 16 fatal crashes.

“Driving impaired remains a significant problem,” said Colonel Richard S. Fambro, Patrol superintendent.

“We need motorists to commit to keeping our roads safe. Designate a sober driver.”

Troopers made 425 arrests for impaired driving and 280 for drug-related charges.

The patrol responded to 631 crashes and made more than 22,494 traffic contacts in total, which included providing assistance to more than 2,900 drivers.