State police report crashes/DUI arrests during Memorial Day Weekend enforcement

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

YearTotal CrashesFatal CrashesPeople KilledPeople InjuredDUI-Related CrashesDUI-Related Fatal Crashes
2025 (4 days)75645140572
2024 (4 days)84956164402


Table 2: Memorial Day Weekend Enforcement Statistics

YearDUI ArrestsSpeeding CitationsChild Seat CitationsSeat Belt CitationsOther Citations
2025 (4 days)5197,03316697718,963
2024 (4 days)4569,0061621,16717,148


These statistics cover only those incidents investigated by the State Police and do not include incidents to which other law enforcement agencies responded.