Pennsylvania State Police Launches New Initiative to Reduce Crashes on Interstate 81
The Pennsylvania State Police have announced a new initiative to reduce crashes on Interstate 81. The initiative, which is being launched in partnership with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association, will focus on improving driver behavior, increasing enforcement, and making infrastructure improvements.
The initiative comes in response to a recent increase in crashes on Interstate 81. In the past year, there have been over 1,000 crashes on the interstate, resulting in 30 deaths and 700 injuries.
The new initiative will include a variety of measures, including:
- Increased enforcement of speed limits and distracted driving laws
- Targeted enforcement of commercial vehicle regulations
- Installation of new safety features, such as rumble strips and wider shoulders
- Public education campaigns to raise awareness of the dangers of driving on Interstate 81
The Pennsylvania State Police are hopeful that the new initiative will help to reduce crashes on Interstate 81 and make the road safer for everyone.
The Pennsylvania State Police, along with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) and the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association (PMTA) have announced an initiative to curb crashes along Interstate 81.
State Police joined the FMSCA and other state agencies to conduct extra patrols and more proactive traffic enforcement along the whole length of Interstate 81 over the summer months.
State Police said that during two five-day periods of enforcement periods in June, 1,322 traffic citations and 1,119 written warnings. In addition, 299 commercial vehicles were inspected.
“Remember that when you’re passing commercial vehicles, avoid hanging in their blind spots and give ample space in front of the vehicle before completing your pass,” Major Robert Krol, Director of the PSP Bureau of Patrol said. “These vehicles often weigh 80,000 pounds or more, and the stopping distance is about three times that of a passenger vehicle.
