Illinois State Police District 21 Commander, Captain Don Aaron Harsy, announced today activity and enforcement figures for April 2021 Illinois State Police District 21 Troopers issued 606 citations, 659 written warnings, including 26 DUIs, 72 seatbelt citations, and 31 criminal arrests. District 21 Troopers made a total of 735 Traffic stops in April. Troopers also assisted 118 motorists, conducted 91 Motor Carrier Inspections, and investigated 81 traffic crashes. There was one fatal crash investigated by District 21 in April. 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.