Illinois State Police District 21 Commander, Captain Don Aaron Harsy, announced today activity and enforcement figures for February 2021 Illinois State Police District 21 Troopers issued 317 citations, 464 written warnings, including 5 DUIs, 4 seatbelt citations, and 27 criminal arrests. District 21 Troopers made a total of 497 Traffic stops in January. Troopers also assisted 334 motorists, conducted 42 Motor Carrier Inspections, and investigated 87 traffic crashes. There were no fatal crashes investigated by District 21 in February. 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.