Last year, more than 49 million Americans hit the road for Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, according to the National Safety Council , it’s one of the most dangerous driving holidays in the United States.

Using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, researchers at TruckInfo.net discovered a few concerning trends for Thanksgiving travelers.

#1: Speeding is a major issue during Thanksgiving

Despite Uber and Lyft helping to reduce alcohol-related traffic fatalities by 6.1% , drunk driving remains an issue on Thanksgiving — likely because most rideshare drivers are spending time with their families over the holidays.‍

About 36% of fatalities during Thanksgiving are speeding-related.

‍‍#2: Progress stalled in 2011 and fatalities have been increasing

While

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