As expected, members of the Pennsylvania State Police will be out in full force during the Thanksgiving holiday.
Troopers will be out across the region until Sunday in marked and unmarked cars to ensure that roadways remain safe. Additionally, troopers remind drivers to stay sober behind the wheel. They will also be looking for drivers who are distracted, aggressive and intoxicated during the weekend.
Last year, 1,155 total crashes were reported during the Thanksgiving holiday driving period, spanning November 24th to the 28th, with five reported as fatal. Overall, 255 people were injured in crashes last year during the holiday driving period, and troopers arrested 553 people for driving under the influence, issued 10,126 speeding tickets, 849 seat belt citations, and 84 child safety seat citations.
Last year in the Troop A region, which covers most of Indiana County, as well as all of Cambria and Somerset counties, 54 crashes were reported. Six of which were alcohol related.
Statistics for this year’s Thanksgiving holiday driving period will be released closer to the start of December.
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