As we head into the holiday season, please be safe on roadways (including at railroad crossings). Thanksgiving Week is one of the busiest weeks for vehicle traffic in the United States, with nearly 72 million people expected to travel by car over the holiday (AAA projections). Please make safe driving choices and stay alert behind the wheel, so everyone can reach their destination safely. #arrivealive #safedriving #safetyfirst #railpros
NSC estimates 502 people may perish in preventable traffic crashes over the Thanksgiving holiday period. During this time, which begins at 6 p.m. During this time, which begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, and concludes Sunday, Dec. 1, #impaireddriving is of particular concern. Nationwide, alcohol-impaired fatalities in 2022 represented 32% of the total traffic fatalities. During the Thanksgiving Day period, 35% of fatalities involved an alcohol-impaired driver. Learn more here, prioritize #RoadwaySafety and #JustDrive: https://lnkd.in/gzd6D6vk.