Harrisburg, PA – As part of the Shapiro Administration’s ongoing mission to strengthen roadway safety across the Commonwealth, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) today released the results of its Independence Day Weekend enforcement detail.
During the three days between July 3-5, PSP investigated 635 crashes that resulted in 128 injuries and 6 fatalities. Intoxicated driving was a factor in 55 of those crashes, 3 of which were fatal.
Troopers arrested 303 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and they issued 15,567 citations, including:
- 4,034 for speeding
- 541 for failing to wear a seat belt
- 97 for not securing children in safety seats.
Year | Total Crashes | Fatal Crashes | People Killed | Injury-Related Crashes | DUI-Related Crashes | DUI-Related Fatal Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 (3 days) | 635 | 6 | 6 | 128 | 55 | 3 |
2025 (4 days) | 800 | 11 | 16 | 154 | 63 | 5 |
Year | DUI Arrests | Speeding Citations | Child Seat Citations | Seat Belt Citations | Other Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 (3 days) | 303 | 4,034 | 97 | 541 | 10,895 |
2025 (4 days) | 464 | 5,927 | 135 | 689 | 15,695 |
The above statistics cover only incidents/enforcement investigated by the PSP and do not include those investigated by other law enforcement agencies. These statistics may change as additional data is finalized.
The Shapiro Administration continues working tirelessly to keep Pennsylvania communities safe by securing critical resources for the PSP and law enforcement across the Commonwealth. Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2026-27 budget proposal is calling for a $16.2 million investment to support four additional cadet classes, approximately 380 troopers. The Governor’s 2025-26 state budget included funding for four additional PSP cadet classes.
Shortly after taking office, the Governor announced the elimination of a college credit requirement for state troopers. Since then, PSP has seen a nearly 60% increase in the number of cadet applicants. In fact, approximately 50% of the state troopers who were accepted into and graduated from the PSP Academy after the change took effect would not have been eligible to apply if the requirement had not been eliminated.
In total, Governor Shapiro has secured funding for twelve cadet classes to train over 1,000 new PSP Troopers and obtained funding through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) to help municipal police departments recruit and retain nearly 700 municipal police officers across the Commonwealth. To date, approximately 557 cadets have graduated and joined the ranks of the PSP under Governor Shapiro’s leadership.
The latest hiring cycle for the PSP is open now through July 31, 2026. After five years of service, troopers can earn approximately $103,319. Those interested in becoming a state trooper can find application requirements, job benefits, and other details at PATrooper.com.
For more information about the Pennsylvania State Police, visit the PSP website.