There was an accident leading to serious injury in the region in the same period.
Eight people were arrested for drunk driving in the midlands in the third week of the Christmas Road Traffic Operation.
Gardaí in Laois and Offaly say there was one serious injury accident and 39 minor injury incidents between December 14th and the 21st.
One drunk driver was arrested in the two counties on Christmas week - there was also one serious injury accident.
Road Policing Inspector for Laois and Offaly, Stephen O'Sullivan, says they're hoping to start fresh in 2024: