Analysis by the National Safety Council shows 455 people may lose their life in a preventable traffic crash over this year’s Labor Day holiday weekend, which kicks off Friday, Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. and extends through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 4.
“Labor Day weekend is a time to step back from our busy lives, relax and enjoy being with our loved ones, if we’re so fortunate. But that can too easily be stripped away,” said Mark Chung, executive vice president of roadway practice at NSC. “Preventable roadway crashes are still at exceedingly high levels, and every fatality statistic represents a lost family member, friend, loved one, colleague and community member. As a country, we must work together to collectively change behaviors and invest in infrastructure that promotes safe travel to save lives.”