The Pennsylvania State Police released the results of its Memorial Day Weekend enforcement detail.
Between May 23-26, state police investigated 756 crashes that resulted in 140 injuries and five fatalities. Intoxicated driving was a factor in 57 of those crashes, two of which were fatal.
Troopers arrested 519 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and they issued 27,139 citations, including:
- 7,033 for speeding
- 977 for failing to wear a seat belt
- 166 for not securing children in safety seats.
Table 1: Memorial Day Weekend Crash Statistics
| Year | Total Crashes | Fatal Crashes | People Killed | People Injured | DUI-Related Crashes | DUI-Related Fatal Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (4 days) | 756 | 4 | 5 | 140 | 57 | 2 |
| 2024 (4 days) | 849 | 5 | 6 | 164 | 40 | 2 |
Table 2: Memorial Day Weekend Enforcement Statistics
| Year | DUI Arrests | Speeding Citations | Child Seat Citations | Seat Belt Citations | Other Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (4 days) | 519 | 7,033 | 166 | 977 | 18,963 |
| 2024 (4 days) | 456 | 9,006 | 162 | 1,167 | 17,148 |
These statistics cover only those incidents investigated by the State Police and do not include incidents to which other law enforcement agencies responded.