The Thanksgiving holiday period is traditionally one of the busiest travel periods of the year, but due to the pandemic, Indiana State Police are anticipating fewer vehicles on the highways. Indiana State Police reminds motorists that although traffic may be lighter over the next several days, please remember to drive responsibly and ensure every passenger is buckled up properly. They say that you should ensure you are well rested, especially if you have plans to travel a long distance. A fatigued driver is a dangerous driver and often mimics the driving behavior of an impaired driver. Last year during the Thanksgiving holiday period, more than 1,900 crashes occurred on Indiana roadways between Thanksgiving Day and Sunday, which resulted in 327 injuries and 5 fatalities.
