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Pennsylvania State Police release Labor Day weekend statistics

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WKBN) – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) released the results of its Labor Day weekend enforcement initiative.

From Aug. 29 to Sept. 1, the PSP investigated 747 crashes that resulted in 129 injuries and six deaths. Impaired driving was a factor in 64 of those crashes, two of which were fatal, according to the PSP.

Troopers arrested 535 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and issued 24,182 citations, including:

  • 6,860 for speeding
  • 776 for failing to wear a seatbelt
  • 147 for not securing children in safety seats

This year saw more crashes than in 2024, with 747 crashes reported this year and 678 reported last year. There was also an increase in DUI arrests and crashes.

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