NORFOLK, Va. — As millions of Americans hit the roads and airports for Thanksgiving, the annual reminder rings true once again: expect heavy traffic and crowded terminals.

But while most travelers focus on the journey to their holiday destinations, new data shows the return trip may actually be more dangerous.

According to recent figures from Samsara, a technology company that tracks commercial fleet safety, the crash rate on the Sunday after Thanksgiving is 65% higher than the Sunday before the holiday.

The reason is simple, travel flexibility on the front end of the holiday doesn’t exist on the way back. Before Thanksgiving, people often stagger their departures across several days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and even Thursday morning. However, when the weekend ends, the majority o

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