HARRISBURG – As part of the Shapiro Administration’s ongoing effort to protect travelers and keep Pennsylvania roadways safe, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) today released traffic enforcement and crash statistics for the New Year’s holiday.
From December 31 to January 4, the PSP investigated 1,098 vehicle crashes, three of which resulted in fatalities. Impaired driving was identified as a factor in 69 crashes.
During the five-day holiday period, troopers arrested 378 individuals for driving under the influence and issued the following citations:
- 4,377 for speeding.
- 508 for failing to wear a seat belt.
- 60 for not securing children in safety seats.
Table 1: New Year’s Weekend Crash Data
| Year | Total Crashes | Fatal Crashes | People Killed | Injury-Related Crashes | DUI-Related Crashes | DUI-Related Fatal Crashes |
| 2026 (5 days) | 1,098 | 3 | 3 | 158 | 69 | 1 |
| 2025 (3 days) | 511 | 1 | 1 | 81 | 39 | 0 |
Table 2: New Year’s Weekend Enforcement Data
| Year | DUI Arrests | Speeding Citations | Child Seat Citations | Seat Belt Citations | Other Citations |
| 2026 (5 days) | 378 | 4,377 | 60 | 508 | 12,384 |
| 2025 (3 days) | 241 | 2,844 | 45 | 383 | 9,155 |
These statistics cover only those incidents investigated by the PSP and do not include incidents to which other law enforcement agencies responded.
The new budget signed by Governor Shapiro will help prevent crashes and save lives by investing $15 million to support traffic enforcement on Pennsylvania’s roadways.
Since taking office, Governor Shapiro has secured funding for twelve cadet classes to train over 1,000 new Pennsylvania State Troopers and secured funding through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) to help municipal police departments recruit and retain nearly 700 municipal police officers across the Commonwealth. To date, more than 550 PSP cadets have graduated and joined the ranks of PSP under Governor Shapiro’s leadership.
PSP’s latest hiring cycle is open until January 23, 2026. After five years of service, troopers can earn approximately $95,557. Those interested in becoming a state trooper can find application requirements, job benefits, and other details at PATrooper.com.
For more information about the Pennsylvania State Police, visit the PSP website.
