In Pennsylvania, a drug delivery resulting in death (DDRD) charge, also known as an offense, is issued to a person who intentionally administers, dispenses, delivers, gives, prescribes, sells or distributes any controlled substance, and another person died as a result of using the substance.

From 2023 to 2024, DDRD charges decreased by 15 percent and convictions decreased by 69 percent.

The infographic highlights key data and demographics about DDRD charges and convictions in Pennsylvania over the past five years.