If you plan on going out and drinking this St. Patrick’s Day, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Washington Police Department, Iowa Department of Public Safety and Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau are urging you to have a safe ride home. Before going out to celebrate, have a designated driver or find an alternative ride home. Last year, Iowa had zero fatalities during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday, but there were 458 crashes resulting in 756 injuries, 16 were serious. And remember, to always wear your seat belt.