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Record 73 Million Drivers Expected on Roads for Thanksgiving

November 25, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Wintry weather conditions could complicate travel across multiple regions in the U.S. during the holiday.

AAA projects 81.8 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home during the Thanksgiving holiday period from Tuesday, Nov. 25 through Monday, Dec. 1, setting a new overall record with 1.6 million additional travelers compared to last year.

Nearly 73 million of those travelers, or 90 percent, will drive to their destinations, representing an additional 1.3 million vehicles on the road compared to Thanksgiving 2024. That figure could increase further if some of the 6 million expected air travelers switch to driving following

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