The state Department of Transportation announced that the number of people killed in traffic crashes in 2025 dropped to 1,047 which was 80 fewer than in 2024. 

“Even one life lost is one too many, so while this decrease is good news, Pennsylvania remains committed to moving toward zero deaths on our roadways,” said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “PennDOT will continue to do our part to decrease fatalities through education and outreach, but we will only reach zero when we all work together.” 

In 2025, there were 109,515 total reportable crashes, the second lowest on record only to 2020, when traffic volumes were down statewide due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Of the total traffic crashes, there were 979 fatal crashes, the lowest on record and down from 1,060 in 2024. In addition, the number of fatalities in impaired driver crashes dropped from 342 in 2024 to 258 last year, the lowest number on record. 

While fatalities for most types of crashes were down in 2025, some types saw increases. Fatalities involving aggressive driving have gone up 31% since 2020, the year of the record low. Aggressive driving includes running a stop sign or red light, tailgating, sudden slowing or stopping, careless passing or passing in a no passing zone, speeding or driving too fast for conditions, and more. For more information on 2025 statistics, click here for the press release.