6 Killed In Christmas Weekend Crashes In PA: State Police

PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania State Police released traffic enforcement and crash statistics for the 2025 Christmas holiday travel period. These statistics align with the Shapiro Administration’s focus on public safety across Pennsylvania.

Between Dec. 24, 2025 and Dec. 28, 2025, state police investigated 1,007 vehicle crashes, nearly double from 2024's figure of 598 crashes over the same period. Four of these incidents involved fatalities, with six total deaths. Alcohol was not a factor in any of the fatal crashes.

And data shows 137 people were hurt in the 1,007 crashes.

Impaired driving was identified as a contributing factor in 53 crashes during this time. That number is also nearly double from 2024, which saw 27 DUI-related crashes.

During the five-day holiday weekend, state troopers arrested 207 people for driving under the influence. They also issued 1,502 citations for speeding and 155 citations for failing to wear a seat belt. Additionally, 10 citations were issued for not securing children in safety seats.

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

_This article includes AI-assisted reporting. Editors reviewed all content for accuracy._