According to the National Safety Council data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, and sounded the alarm. For Memorial Day weekend in 2026, according to statistics, they predict 393 people will die in traffic crashes across the country. The holiday period runs from 6 p.m. Friday, May 22, until just before midnight on Monday, May 25. They expect almost 40 million people to drive, leading to jam-packed highways.

Historically, more people die on Memorial Day weekend than on the weekends right before or after, approximately 6% to 10% more, to be exact. The leading causes are drinking, speeding, and not wearing seatbelts. These are the same factors the NHTSA highlights every year, especially with the start of what’s called the “100 Deadliest Days.” These are the summer months when teen drivers, in particular, are involved in more fatal wrecks.

If you’re driving anywhere in Florida, especially through Orlando or along the Gulf Coast, check ahead with Florida 511 for up-to-the-minute traffic info. If you want to dig through the actual crash data yourself, the NHTSA FARS Query System is available.

The advice stays the same every year: Drive sober. Keep your phone down. Wear your seatbelt. And make sure your car is up to the trip. If you spot someone driving aggressively or clearly impaired, don’t hesitate, dial *FHP (*347) to reach the Highway Patrol. Your call goes straight to their communications center and out to the closest trooper. It could save lives.

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