The Pennsylvania State Police released their annual New Year’s holiday crash and enforcement report Wednesday which included 326 people arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Over the three-day period (Dec. 30 – Jan. 1), PSP investigated 336 crashes, in which five people lost their lives and 68 others were injured. Alcohol was a factor in 47 of those crashes.
Troopers also issued:
- 3,833 speeding citations.
- 344 citations for failing to wear a seat belt.
- 56 citations for not securing children in safety seats.
Table 1: New Year’s Weekend Crash Data
| Year | Total Crashes | Fatal Crashes | People Killed | People Injured | Alcohol-Related Crashes | Alcohol-Related Fatal Crashes |
| 2024 (3 days) | 336 | 5 | 5 | 68 | 47 | 1 |
| 2023 (3 days) | 481 | 0 | 0 | 108 | 51 | 0 |
Table 2: New Year’s Weekend Enforcement Data
| Year | DUI Arrests | Speeding Citations | Child Seat Citations | Seat Belt Citations | Other Citations |
| 2024 (3 days) | 326 | 3,833 | 56 | 344 | 8,125 |
| 2023 (3 days) | 356 | 4,126 | 67 | 378 | 7,874 |
More information on the 2024 New Year’s holiday crash and enforcement report, broken down by troop, is available. These statistics cover only those incidents investigated by the state police and do not include incidents to which other law enforcement agencies responded.
Asked about the more than 20 percent reduction state wide of crashes Communications Director Myles said ” the Pennsylvania State Police is dedicated to ensuring the safety of everyone who travels our Commonwealth’s roads and highways. While crash numbers may be up or down from year to year or holiday to holiday, our safety message remains consistent: please slow down, buckle up, avoid distractions, be courteous to other drivers, and never get behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Our enforcement statistics reinforce this message by reminding drivers that State Police and our local law enforcement partners are always watchful for those who ignore the law and jeopardize the safety of others.”
This report reflects PSP’s dedication to ensuring Pennsylvania roads are safe all year round, especially during high-volume travel times like the New Year’s holiday.
For more information on the Pennsylvania State Police, visit psp.pa.gov.
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