State Police Investigate 532 Crashes, Make 286 DUI Arrests Over Easter Holiday Weekend 

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The Pennsylvania State Police released traffic enforcement and crash statistics for the Easter holiday weekend.

From Friday, April 3, to Sunday, April 5, the PSP investigated 532 vehicle crashes, six of which resulted in fatalities. Impaired driving was identified as a factor in 42 crashes.

During the three-day holiday period, troopers arrested 286 individuals for driving under the influence and issued the following citations:

  • 3,230 for speeding.
  • 335 for failing to wear a seat belt.
  • 40 for not securing children in safety seats.

Table 1: Easter 2026 Weekend Crash Data

YearTotal CrashesFatal CrashesPeople KilledInjury-Related CrashesDUI-Related CrashesDUI-Related Fatal Crashes
2026 (3 days)5326691422
2025 (3 days)5274695420

 

Table 2: Easter 2026 Weekend Enforcement Data

YearDUI ArrestsSpeeding CitationsChild Seat CitationsSeat Belt CitationsOther Citations
2026 (3 days)2863,230403358,385
2025 (3 days)2823,055553508,519