The Missouri Highway Patrol reports a minimal number of fatalities during the New Year's holiday counting period. &nbsp;

Statewide the Highway Patrol reports two fatalities and 75 injuries in 243 traffic crashes.&nbsp;&nbsp; There were zero boating accidents or drownings. Both fatalities occurred in the Troop E region in the southeastern part of the state near the Poplar Bluff area. &nbsp;

104 drivers were arrested for drunk driving.&nbsp;

The two fatalities mark an increase of one from last year, with one fatality and 331 injuries in 1,045 traffic crashes.&nbsp;

By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostThe Missouri Highway Patrol reports a minimal number of fatalities during the New Year's holiday counting period. &nbsp;Statewide the Highway Patrol reports two fatalities and 75 injuries in 243 traffic crashes.&nbsp;&nbsp; There were zero boating accidents or drownings. Both fatalities occurred in the Troop E region in the southeastern part of the state near the Poplar Bluff area. &nbsp;104 drivers were arrested for drunk driving.&nbsp;The two fatalities mark an increase of one from last year, with one fatality and 331 injuries in 1,045 traffic crashes.&nbsp;

New Years holiday sees less traffic crashes than last year, one more fatality