The National Safety Council estimates that 408 people may die in traffic accidents on U.S. roads this New Year’s Day holiday period and an additional 46,500 will suffer an injury severe enough to require medical attention; these numbers represent a small decrease over last year’s estimates. The vast majority of people who choose to celebrate with others for New Year’s get there by driving – which is the most dangerous way to travel – especially with the alcohol involved with most New Year’s parties. More people traveling on the roads combined with more people consuming alcohol, leads to increased traffic accident deaths year after year.
