Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) saw an increase in DUI crashes and arrests over this year's Easter holiday enforcement. 

From Friday, March 29 to Sunday, March 31, PSP investigated 407 crashes resulting in six fatalities and 90 injuries. 

Additionally, according to PSP intoxicated driving was a factor in 46 of those crashes, two of which were fatal. PSP saw 31 DUI related crashes in 2023. 

Troopers arrested 358 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and issued 17,168 traffic citations, including:

  • 5,285 for speeding
  • 557 for failing to wear a seatbelt
  • 90 for not securing children in safety seats

Table 1: Easter 2024 Weekend Crash Data

 

Year

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes

People Killed

People Injured

DUI Crashes

DUI-Related Fatal Crashes

2024 (3 days)

407

6

6

90

46

2

2023 (3 days)

411

5

5

110

31

0

Source: Pennsylvania State Police, 2024

Table 2: Easter 2024 Weekend Enforcement Data

Year

DUI Arrests

Speeding Citations

Child Seat Citations

Seat Belt Citations

Other Citations

2024 (3 days)

358

5,285

90

557

11,236

2023 (3 days)

329

5,344

80

481

9,241

Source: Pennsylvania State Police, 2024

More information on Easter holiday enforcement can be found here