Operation Wicked Safe uncovers nearly 2,000 CMV violations

Northeastern state troopers discovered nearly 2,000 commercial motor vehicle violations during a three-day, multistate enforcement blitz called Operation Wicked Safe that focused on dangerous and distracted driving on major interstate corridors and cross-border routes. Operation Wicked Safe targeted enforcement on interstates 90, 91, 84, 93, 95 and 395 as well as other priority roadways in cross-border areas. Participating state police agencies were from Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont. Troopers focused on aggressive driving, excessive speed, distracted driving, impaired driving and other high-risk behaviors. “These are some of the most common issues seen on our roadways, often leading to crashes, serious injuries and fatalities,” said Greg Turner, media relations director for the Massachusetts State Police. The operation ran Oct. 13-15 and was led by MSP in response to public safety data and reports from troopers in the field pointing to dangerous and aggressive driving occurring in October. The blitz doubled enforcement activity across Massachusetts compared with the same period last year, while also educating the public about dangerous driving behaviors, Turner noted. Increased seasonal tourism, school routines and changing weather and road conditions are believed to contribute to crashes that month, according to MSP. In October 2025, MSP recorded more than 4,000 crash-related calls for service, while the state Department of Transportation recorded 38 fatal crashes, making it the deadliest month of the year. Image (Transport Topics) Commercial vehicle enforcementDuring the three-day operation, troopers issued more than 2,000 speeding violations and nearly 6,000 traffic citations to commercial and passenger vehicle drivers. Troopers across the six states…

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