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analyzed the data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System from 2017 to 2021 to find that the district reported the second-highest increase in fatal crashes in the nation. South Dakota took the No. 1 spot with an average of 1.6 fatalities on Independence Day, which is a 244% increase from a typical July day.
“Driving during a national holiday is always a risk. Increased road traffic as people travel to attend events, visit friends and family, or vacation can lead to congestion, delays, and a higher likelihood of accidents,” an Omega Law Group spokesperson explained. “Unfortunately, those who choose to drink and then drive are the ones increasing the risk of accidents.
The personal injury law firm suggested that travelers avoid peak traffic hours and do not drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol.Every year, Washington hosts an Independence Day parade that begins in the early afternoon at Seventh Street and Constitution Avenue, which results in a road closure from 7th Street to 17th Street. The annual fireworks show in the evening also shuts down traffic as from fences abound from 14th Street to the Lincoln Memorial.
According to AAA, an estimated 50.7 million people traveled at least 50 miles from their homes over the July Fourth weekend
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