US EditionNew Year's Day Traffic Deaths Could Jump 140%. Here's Why and How to Stay Safe
A longer holiday and increased travel by 109.5 million Americans contribute to a 140% rise in projected road deaths, with 34% involving alcohol-impaired drivers, NSC reports.
- About 109.5 million Americans are expected to hit the road this holiday season, driven by lower gas prices and convenience.
- The National Safety Council warns 429 people may lose their lives on U.S. roads over the upcoming New Year's holiday, a 140% increase from last year's projection.
- The percentage of alcohol-impaired fatalities on New Year's Day has exceeded the annual average from 2013 to 2023, though it ranks lowest among major holidays.
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Experts Predict New Year’s Traffic Deaths Will Climb 140% to 429
New Year's toast | Jacob Wackerhausen via iStockPhotoIf I tell my mom I am driving anywhere during the holidays, her response is always the same. “Be careful, everyone’s drunk out there!” The exaggeration has become a running family joke. Still, experts at the National Safety Council say her concern isn’t unfounded. The NSC reports that more than one-third of traffic fatalities over the New Year’s holiday involve at least one alcohol-impaired dr…
US Trends: New Year Risks, That Party Vibe Causes Accidents Every Year
It’s kinda what we already know from experience, but this data from the USA shows the increase in incidents on New Year’s Eve and the following hangover day. Wherever you are this New Year, go [...] The post US Trends: New Year Risks, That Party Vibe Causes Accidents Every Year appeared first on .
Alabama State Troopers urge you to stay safe during the New Year's holiday
As you plan your New Year’s celebrations, Alabama State Troopers are also preparing to keep drivers safe this holiday. State troopers are in the middle of their “12 Days of Safety” campaign. The initiative is designed to keep everyone safe from the first day of winter through New Year’s Day. State troopers are maintaining a strong presence by patrolling roadways statewide through January 2. They’re watching for dangerous driving behaviors, like …
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