Traffic safety snapshot dashboard
The Minnesota State Patrol supports safe traffic on Minnesota’s roadways. To do this, we enforce traffic laws and respond to vehicle crashes.
These tables show these activities so far this year and compares them to the activities from the same time last year.
Note: This data only covers the work of state troopers. It does not include actions taken by local law enforcement agencies to improve traffic safety.
The numbers give a broad view of traffic safety efforts, but it’s important to remember that behind these statistics are real people affected by dangerous driving and crashes in Minnesota.
State Patrol enforcement activity (year-to-date as of Oct. 5, 2026)
| Enforcement Activity | 2025 | 2026 | Percent change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Stop | 285,784 | 257,011 | -10.1% |
| Distracted Driving Citations and Warnings | 25,045 | 23,421 | -6.5% |
| Seat Belt Citations and Warnings | 18,675 | 17,496 | -6.3% |
| Speeding Citations and Warnings | 170,804 | 155,647 | -8.9% |
| Driving While Impaired - Alcohol | 3,474 | 2,906 | -16.4% |
| Driving While Impaired - Drugs | 744 | 728 | -2.2% |
State Patrol response activity (year-to-date as of Oct. 5, 2026)
| Response Activity | 2025 | 2026 | Percent change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatality Crash | 122 | 120 | -1.6% |
| Property Damage Crash | 27,020 | 25,903 | -4.1% |
| Personal Injury Crash | 3,282 | 3,109 | -5.3% |
| Serious Injury Crash | 90 | 104 | +15.6% |