Ugh! Don't remind me of what's a-comin! Actually it is nice that we have been "dry" this long and have had a great Fall. It will be a nice thing to see on turkey day - if it melts so there are no accidents on the way home from peoples' gatherings.
speaking of that--heres something i picked up about holiday driving this year
1. Thanksgiving Day
Number of Fatalities in 2008: 502
Average Number of Fatalities Per Year Since 1982: 567
Average Percentage of Alcohol-Related Fatalities Since 1982: 41%
2. Labor Day
Number of Fatalities in 2008: 487
Average Number of Fatalities Per Year Since 1982: 544
Average Percentage of Alcohol-Related Fatalities Since 1982: 45%
3. Independence Day
Number of Fatalities in 2008: 491
Average Number of Fatalities Per Year Since 1982: 542
Average Percentage of Alcohol-Related Fatalities Since 1982: 45%
4. Memorial Day
Number of Fatalities in 2008: 425
Average Number of Fatalities Per Year Since 1982: 508
Average Percentage of Alcohol-Related Fatalities Since 1982: 45%
5. Christmas Day
Number of Fatalities in 2008: 420
Average Number of Fatalities Per Year Since 1982: 414
Average Percentage of Alcohol-Related Fatalities Since 1982: 42%
6. New Year's Day
Number of Fatalities in 2008: 423
Average Number of Fatalities Per Year Since 1982: 401
Average Percentage of Alcohol-Related Fatalities Since 1982: 46%
missed the alcohol rating for new year's day
