In the Bay Area, the Interstate 80 eastbound freeway from San Francisco to Sacramento was expected to be most congested on Nov. 26 around 7:30 p.m., with an estimated travel time of three hours and two minutes. This indicates a significant uptick in travel as millions opt for car journeys during the Thanksgiving period.
California Highway Patrol sergeant Andrew Barclay highlighted, "We know that almost all the crashes that occur during wet weather are caused by drivers traveling too fast for prevailing conditions, resulting in spin-outs and the inability to stop in time to avoid a crash." This emphasizes the crucial need for driver awareness during adverse weather conditions.
AAA predicted that 71.7 million people nationwide will travel by car during Thanksgiving - a 1.3 million increase compared to last year. This significant increase continues to showcase the trend of road travel surpassing pre-pandemic levels.
Barclay advised drivers to prevent crashes by slowing down, increasing their following distances, and staying alert. As conditions worsen, it's vital that drivers take these precautions into account to ensure their safety.
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