If you are traveling for the Thanksgiving Holiday, you will not be alone on the roads. The Thanksgiving holiday is one of the busiest travel periods of the year, with Wednesday and Sunday afternoon/evenings being the most heavily traveled times. Drivers should expect more traffic and the possibility of delays throughout the weekend. Regardless of traffic patterns, safety should remain a priority.
Thanksgiving holiday weekend is from 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 27, 2024, to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, December 1st. Troopers will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E., enforcing all traffic laws, and available to assist the public.
Over the 2023 Thanksgiving holiday counting period, nine people were killed and 4,823 injured in 1,342 traffic crashes.
The Highway Patrol is encouraging those planning to Travel over the holiday period to allow for extra time to reach their destination. Be well-rested and take occasional breaks while traveling.
Check the weather and road construction on your planned route and adjust your plans as needed.