Outer Banks July 4 week ‘not quite as challenging as last year,’ some public safety agencies find
- Corinne Saunders
- Jul 8
- 5 min read
Updated: 7 days ago
The aftermath of a pool house fire in the in the 160 block of Schooner Ridge in Duck during the early morning hours of Saturday, July 5, 2025, is shown. (Photo courtesy Duck Fire Department)
By Corinne Saunders
The July 4 week, typically considered the busiest week of the summer season on the Outer Banks, saw increased public safety agency work as anticipated, but some agencies reported fewer incidents than occurred during last year’s Independence Day week.
A spokesperson for the North Carolina State Highway Patrol reported one fatal vehicle accident the week of July 4, compared to two fatal crashes last year. Highway Patrol officers issued 378 charges across Currituck and Dare counties during the week of July 4, compared to 492 charges last year.
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