"Operation Wicked Safe": six-state enforcement blitz starts Tuesday

State troopers in six Northeastern states will run a coordinated three-day enforcement crackdown Oct. 13–15, 2026, on major roadways and cross-border corridors in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont, according to CDLLife on Oct. 9.

The "Operation Wicked Safe" blitz targets aggressive driving, excessive speed, distracted driving, impaired driving, and other high-risk behaviors. It was announced Oct. 8 by the Massachusetts State Police; in Massachusetts, drivers should expect increased patrols on Interstates 90, 91, 84, 93, 95, and 395, plus Route 146. MSP said the operation responds to "a growing body of public safety data and anecdotal evidence from Troopers in the field about the prevalence of dangerous, aggressive driving, especially in October."

"Dangerous driving does not stop at state lines, and neither does our commitment to keep people safe on our roadways," said MSP Col. Geoffrey Noble. New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said the goal is reducing crashes from aggressive and dangerous behaviors "including speeding and distracted driving" — a heads-up for any driver running the Northeast corridor next week: expect to be watched, especially on speed and following distance.