U.S. traffic deaths during and after Thanksgiving weekend

From 2013 to 2023, the majority of Thanksgiving weekends have resulted in higher traffic deaths compared to the weekend after.

A range plot illustrating the comparison of traffic deaths in the weekend during and after Thanksgiving, from 2013 to 2023.

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The holiday runs from 6 p.m. Wednesday through 11:59 p.m. Sunday. Traffic deaths refer to fatalities involving all types of road users, including pedestrians, vehicle occupants, bicyclists and others.

Chart: Damali Ramirez/Get the Facts Data TeamSource: National Safety Council