Harrisburg, PA – As part of its ongoing mission to protect the Commonwealth, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) today released the results of its Labor Day weekend enforcement initiative.
From September 4 to September 7, the PSP investigated 790 crashes, 152 of which were injury-related and resulted in 3 deaths. Impaired driving was a factor in 67 of those crashes, none of which were fatal.
Troopers arrested 450 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and issued 25,402 citations, including:
- 6,447 for speeding
- 770 for failing to wear a seatbelt
- 84 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 (4 days) | 790 | 3 | 3 | 152 | 67 | 0 |
2025 (4 days) | 750 | 7 | 7 | 129 | 61 | 2 |
Year | DUI Arrests | Speeding Citations | Child Seat Citations | Seat Belt Citations | Other Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 (4 days) | 450 | 6,447 | 84 | 770 | 18,101 |
2025 (4 days) | 529 | 6,961 | 152 | 826 | 17,539 |
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. The 2026-27 budget builds on this progress by investing $16.2 million to train four additional PSP cadet classes, approximately 380 troopers, which delivers in full on a core promise the Governor made to put 2,000 more law enforcement officers and troopers on the beat in our communities.
In total, Governor Shapiro has secured funding for 16 cadet classes to train over 1,600 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 673 cadets have graduated and joined the ranks of PSP under Governor Shapiro’s leadership.
Shortly after taking office, the Governor announced the elimination of a college credit requirement for state troopers. As a result, the PSP saw a 69% increase in applicants in 2025 compared to 2022, when the college credit requirement was still in place.
The latest hiring cycle for the PSP is open now until September 30, 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 on the Pennsylvania State Police, visit psp.pa.gov.