Illinois State Police District 21 Commander, Captain Don Aaron Harsy, 
announced today activity and enforcement figures for July 2019.   
Illinois State Police District 21 Troopers issued 520 citations, 884 written warnings, including 10 
DUIs, 32 seatbelt citations, 23 criminal arrests.  Troopers also assisted 192 motorists, 
conducted 242 Motor Carrier Inspections, and investigated 69 traffic crashes.  There were no 
fatal crashes investigated by District 21 in July.   
According to the National Safety Council the major contributing factors to motor-vehicle 
deaths in the United States are lack of occupant protection, alcohol, speeding, young drivers, 
distractions, and large trucks. 
In an effort to reduce fatalities, the Illinois State Police uses enforcement activities and 
educational programs to fight these major contributing factors.