PA. District 3 Community Traffic Safety Project

02/06/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 6, 2026

MEDIA CONTACT: Kim Smith, kiasmit@pa.gov or 570-368-4344

PennDOT, Safety Partners Urge Designated Driving on Super Bowl Sunday

Montoursville, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Geisinger Medical Center, and the Highway Safety Network joined today at Geisinger’s Muncy campus to urge designated driving and responsible party hosting on Super Bowl Sunday.

Attendees at the “Super Bowl Fun Day” event were able to test their driving skills on an impaired driving simulator. Geisinger campus police engaged participants in DUI field sobriety tests using impairment goggles. Traffic safety materials covering impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving were also distributed.

According to preliminary PennDOT data, last year in Pennsylvania there were 287 crashes resulting in five fatalities and 176 injuries on Super Bowl Sunday through 6:00 AM Monday. Alcohol and drugs were involved in 57 of those crashes resulting in three fatalities and 36 injuries.

Drivers are reminded alcohol is not the only drug that impairs driving; illegal, prescription and over-the-counter drugs can affect one’s driving as well. Medications mixed with alcohol can exaggerate alcohol’s effects causing even greater impairment.

Before heading out, make a game plan that includes a sober driver, someone who will not drink at all, and who will safely bring you home. Remember, it is never okay to drive impaired.

Those hosting a Super Bowl party should prepare plenty of snacks and non-alcohol drinks for guests and designated drivers. Hosts should encourage guests to designate their sober drivers in advance, and to eat food and drink plenty of water. An important reminder: It is never okay to serve alcohol to minors. If an underage person drinks and drives, the person who provided the alcohol can be held liable for any damage, injury, or death caused by the underage driver.

For more information on impaired driving, visit pa.gov/dotsafety

EDITOR’S NOTE: Super Bowl Checklist graphic attached

02/05/2026

The greatest dangers that lead to teen fatalities include:

⚫ Inconsistent seat belt use
⚫ Speeding
⚫ Distracted driving
⚫ Alcohol

Safety starts at home!

02/05/2026

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The New Driver Work Zone Safety Program is a free, 35-minute virtual training that teaches drivers about many important safety aspects of work zones.

Hear what teens who took the course had to say and learn more: pa.gov/WorkZoneProgram.

02/02/2026

01/30/2026

Keep safety in the plans this weekend:

✔️ Buckle up
✔️ Slow down
✔️ Stay alert
✔️ Drive sober

01/30/2026

Road rage is not just a frustrating part of driving — it’s a real threat to safety on the road. By staying calm, avoiding engagement and driving defensively, you can protect yourself and others. And by managing your own stress behind the wheel, you help create a more respectful and safer driving environment for everyone.

01/26/2026

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01/26/2026

The storm may be over soon, but road hazards aren’t! ❄️⚠️

Keep these safety tips in mind before you venture out when it's safe to do so. ⤵️

01/23/2026

Buckle up — a winter storm is forecasted to deliver damaging ice and heavy snow. 🌨️⚠️

Stay home if you can, but if you must venture out, make sure you're prepared. ⤵️

01/21/2026

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01/21/2026

❄️ Winter Driving Reminder:
Don’t squeeze by large trucks on the right. 🚚➡️🚗
When snow and ice hit the roads, visibility drops and stopping distances skyrocket. Passing a big truck on the right puts you in their largest blind spot—and in winter, that’s a risk you don’t want to take.
✔️ Give trucks space
✔️ Pass on the left only
✔️ Stay out of the “no zones”
✔️ Arrive safely, not quickly
Let’s all share the road this season. Stay safe out there! ❄️💙

01/19/2026

We are expecting some very cold weather over the next few days. Winter has a way of exposing every weak point in a car. The battery that seemed fine in October suddenly dies on the first freezing morning. The tires that were good enough start slipping on a dusting of snow and that washer fluid you forgot to top off won’t be there when all the slush covers your windshield.