CONNECTICUT, USA — The National Safety Council, or NSC, is warning about fatalities due to preventable crashes during the Thanksgiving holiday period, which began on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 6 p.m. and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1.
The NSC, a nonprofit safety advocate, estimated that 502 fatalities due to preventable crashes may occur during the holiday period.
A major concern during this time is impaired driving, which accounted for 35% of fatalities during the Thanksgiving period in 2022.
“Impairment doesn’t just mean alcohol — drugs, fatigue, or a combination can all cause dangerous impairment behind the wheel,” said Mark Chung, NSC executive vice president of roadway practice.
“It’s crucial to make safe choices before hitting the road, whether that means driving sober, staying awake, or arranging alternative transportation.”
The NSC encouraged drivers to buckle up, slow down, avoid distractions and practice defensive driving.
For more safe driving tips, visit nsc.org/saferoads. The NSC also advocates for safer road designs through the Safe System Approach, which aims to reduce fatalities by addressing all aspects of roadway safety.
To learn more about the NSC’s efforts to reduce traffic fatalities, visit nsc.org/roadtozero.
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