Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) today released the results of its annual Independence Day weekend enforcement detail, which aimed to strengthen roadway safety across the Commonwealth.
The PSP investigated 774 vehicle crashes resulting in 11 fatalities and 244 injuries July 3-7. Intoxicated driving was a factor in 64 crashes, including four fatal crashes.
During the five days, troopers arrested 556 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and issued 28,429 citations, including:
- 7,975 for speeding;
- 876 for failing to wear a seat belt;
- 225 for not securing children in safety seats.
Table 1: Independence Day Weekend Crash Statistics
Year | Total Crashes | Fatal Crashes | People Killed | People Injured | DUI Crashes | DUI-Related Fatal Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 (5 days) | 774 | 11 | 11 | 244 | 64 | 4 |
2023 (5 days) | 668 | 3 | 3 | 194 | 59 | 0 |
Table 2: Independence Day Weekend Enforcement Statistics
Year | DUI Arrests | Speeding Citations | Child Seat Citations | Seat Belt Citations | Other Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 (5 days) | 556 | 7,975 | 225 | 876 | 19,353 |
2023 (5 days) | 505 | 7,929 | 210 | 845 | 14,754 |
More information on 2024 Memorial Day enforcement, broken down by Troop, is available in PDF format.
These statistics cover only those incidents investigated by the state police and do not include incidents to which other law enforcement agencies responded.
For more statistical information on the Pennsylvania State Police, visit psp.pa.gov.