PRF Holiday Operation Cuts Crashes and Deaths in Piauí and Maranhão

Overview

• In Piauí, PRF logged 12 crashes with five serious cases, 15 injured, and two deaths, which marks declines versus the 2025 holiday period across every key measure.
• Enforcement rose in Piauí with 1,999 breath tests, 2,275 vehicles approached, 1,455 traffic tickets issued, and 158 vehicles impounded compared with 2025.
• In Maranhão, PRF reported three deaths and five serious crashes, down from six deaths and nine serious cases in 2025, following reinforced patrols and roadside checks.
• Risky driving stayed common in Maranhão as officers recorded 1,595 violations, including 317 illegal overtakes in banned zones linked to head-on crashes.
• Criminal policing varied by state as Maranhão saw 30 people detained and four vehicles recovered, while Piauí recorded 17 detainees with six arrests for drunk driving.