Moving this Labor Day Weekend? Keep Safety Top of Mind.
Getting ready for a big move this Labor Day weekend? Don鈥檛 get stuck in traffic during your move-in day. encourages movers to plan accordingly if they are looking to move during the final holiday of the summer.
anticipates high travel volumes throughout the weekend and offers drivers some insight and helpful tips to avoid any setbacks on the roads.
鈥淒rivers should try to avoid traveling through major cities during peak travel times,鈥 said AAA Public Relations Manager Tamra Johnson. 鈥淭he best times to leave will be in the early mornings because the roads should be less crowded, and you will have more time to get to your destination safely.鈥
Labor Day weekend also serves as a good time for Americans across the country to squeeze in one last vacation before the kids go back to school and the weather gets cooler, but there鈥檚 no rush.
鈥淚f your schedule permits, traveling on the holiday itself often results in less congestion and fewer crowds,鈥 said Johnson.
Johnson stresses to drivers that traffic is very likely and to plan accordingly. Beach towels, bathing suits and your picnic basket will not be the only things you鈥檒l want to pack for the busy holiday weekend.
鈥淭he roadways will be crowded and patience will be in high demand,鈥 said Johnson. 鈥淪o no matter where you鈥檙e driving, plan for crowded highways. Remember to pack your patience and allow plenty of extra time to get to your destination safely.鈥
Drive with Caution
Regardless of the time of year, drivers should keep safety in the back of their minds. However, studies show that traveling over Labor Day weekend comes with its own risks.
According to statistics between 2011 and 2015 from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System of the , Labor Day weekend averaged the second-most fatal vehicle accidents in the five-year span. As fall and winter roll around, statistics don鈥檛 improve by much. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year鈥檚 tend to bring their own road dangers.
One of the most common sources of vehicle accidents come from some form of distracted driving, so remember to drive safe and plan accordingly, so you can enjoy your Labor Day.
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By Chris Abruzzo
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