Memorial Day to Labor Day Dubbed “100 Deadliest Days”

(Undated) — Memorial Day marked the start of the summer travel season and a dangerous spike in road fatalities. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is known as the “100 Deadliest Days.” Officials say there is historically a spike in traffic fatalities due to more unsupervised teen drivers, increased summer travel, and more leisure activities. Law enforcement officials say speeding, drunk driving, and distractions drive up crashes this time of year, and teen drivers are especially at risk. Officials urge everyone to buckle up, obey speed limits, and never drive impaired.