Memorial Day weekend means it’s time for a well-deserved break, school’s almost out and…really heavy traffic. AAA predicts that more people will drive this weekend than the past 10 Memorial Day holidays. A total of 33 million Americans will take a road trip, up 5.3 percent from last year.
Why will traffic be heavier this Memorial Day weekend?
Despite a slight rise over the past few weeks, gas prices are still low compared to past Memorial Day Weekends and that is a big factor when predicting traffic. Gas is cheaper now than it has been the past five years. And if you are driving through South Carolina or Mississippi, be sure to fill up your tank, as these states have some of the lowest gas prices in the country.
What does this mean for residents south of Atlanta?
Henry County is home to a busy stretch of the I-75 corridor, which will see an even heavier volume of traffic this holiday weekend as people flock to their vacation destinations. The heavier volume means a higher likelihood of car accidents.
Distracted driving, speeding and impaired driving are the top three reasons car accident fatalities are on the rise in Georgia. Henry County residents should leave extra time to reach their destination, drive defensively and use extreme caution when passing through stretches of highway or road that is under construction.
If you have been injured in a car accident and need help with your claim, email Marc Avidano at mavidano@smithwelchlaw.com or call 770-957-3937.
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