PHIA News Digest – Vol. 10, No. 14

Apr 7, 2025 | PHIA NEWS DIGEST

Revenue Department releases March collections

In addition to the General Fund collections, the Motor License Fund received $206.8 million for the month, $29.5 million below estimate. Fiscal year-to-date collections for the fund — which include the commonly known gas and diesel taxes, as well as other license, fine and fee revenues — total $2.2 billion, which is $69.9 million, or 3.2 percent, above estimate.

NTSB releases final report on deadly I-95 collapse in Philly

The 24-page report cites multiple factors for a fiery truck crash, which resulted in the highway collapsing back on June 11, 2023.

Turnpike Commission & Pa. Motor Truck Association plan trucker appreciation events 

Truck drivers can get free beverages, special coupons, snacks, bottled water and receive updates on Open Road Tolling conversion.
Events take place from 7-11 a.m. at the following dates and locations:
April 11: Highspire, MP 249.7 East
April 14: King of Prussia, MP 328.4 West
April 28: South Somerset, MP 112.3 East

Speeding and distracted drivers caused 1,559 crashes last year. Pa. police aim to fix that

State police revealed Friday that 1,559 of Pennsylvania’s driving crashes in 2024 were caused by speeding and distracted drivers. A joint press conference with the state troopers, city police and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, was held at the Pennsylvania State Police barracks, where officers put their feet down on aggressive drivers with a new initiative.