Holiday Driving Hazards

*** ** * * ** HOLLDAY DRIVING ***** HAZARDS Houston, San Antonio, and Los Angeles are the most dangerous cities to drive in during holidays. Interstate 10, which stretches through Texas on its way from California to Florida, is the most dangerous road to drive on during the Thanksgiving/Christmas period. Overall, the southeastern region of the United States is more likely to have accidents. Drunk driving accidents are more likely to happen, as many holiday parties involve alcohol. Truck drivers and other commercial delivery drivers are often on tighter deadlines during the holidays. If they are speeding or tired, they can cause serious truck accidents. Top 3 Most Dangerous Holidays for Drivers: 4 JULY Memorial Day Labor Day 4th of July Weekend: Weekend: Weekend: average of 312 fatal accidents average of 308 fatal accidents per average of 307 fatal accidents per year. year. per year. Drunk Driving & the Holidays In Texas, all holiday periods see more than a 33% increase in drunk driving crashes and fatalities. The day before Thanksgiving is sometimes known as "Blackout Wednesday." In one recent year, 41 Americans died in drunk driving accidents between 6PM on “Blackout Wednesday" and 6AM Thanksgiving morning. That's an average of almost one death every 15 minutes. Nationally, an average of 300 people are killed in drunk driving crashes the week between Christmas Day and New Year's Day. HOUSTON CAR ACCIDENT LAWYER ex