From Pennsylvania State Police
On Friday, Dec. 27, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) released its crash and enforcement report for the 2024 Christmas travel period.
From Tuesday, Dec. 24, to Thursday, Dec. 26, PSP investigated 495 crashes, resulting in one death and 81 injuries. Impaired driving was a factor in 27 of these crashes.
During those three days, troopers arrested 138 individuals for driving under the influence and issued the following citations:
- 720 for speeding.
- 72 for failing to wear a seat belt.
- 19 for not securing children in safety seats.
Table 1: Christmas Weekend Crash Data
| Year | Total Crashes | Fatal Crashes | People Killed | People Injured | DUI Crashes | DUI Fatal Crashes |
| 2024 (three days) | 495 | 1 | 1 | 81 | 27 | 0 |
| 2023 (three days) | 411 | 3 | 3 | 70 | 36 | 0 |
Table 2: Christmas Weekend Enforcement Data
| Year | DUI Arrests | Speeding Citations | Child Seat Citations | Seat Belt Citations | Other Citations |
| 2024 (three days) | 138 | 720 | 19 | 72 | 3,295 |
| 2023 (three days) | 200 | 1,040 | 22 | 123 | 2,877 |
More information on the 2024 Christmas holiday crash and enforcement, broken down by troop, is available online. These statistics cover only those incidents investigated by the state police and do not include incidents to which other law enforcement agencies responded.
With New Year’s Eve celebrations coming up, state police will once again be on the lookout for impaired, aggressive, and distracted drivers. PSP reminds people to plan to have a safe ride home, especially if their holiday plans involve alcohol.
For more information on the Pennsylvania State Police, visit psp.pa.gov.
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