October 27, 2026
3 Tips for Minimizing Accident Risk This Thanksgiving
Car accidents increase during Thanksgiving week. Drive alert and do your part to improve road safety.
Did you know that car accidents increase during Thanksgiving week? Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday have the highest fatality risk.
Want to stay safe? Here are 3 tips for minimizing accident risk.
1. Don't drive impaired.
Alcohol-impaired driving fatalities are more likely on Thanksgiving day. Don’t get behind the wheel if you’ve been drinking—use a rideshare service or sleep it off.
2. Minimize distractions.
Send all your messages and queue up your Thanksgiving playlist before you get on the road. Make sure your phone stays out of your hands while driving.
3. Follow traffic laws.
If you and your stuffing are late to the family potluck, don’t speed to make up for lost time. It’s better to get there late than not at all.