Beware: Car Accidents Spike 34% On Black Friday

Drive safely these next few days — it’s a dangerous time of year to be on the road. There are 34% more car accidents on Black Friday, 25% more accidents on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and 20% more accidents on Thanksgiving Day compared to the two weeks before and after, according to new data from Progressive Insurance. On Thanksgiving evening and Black Friday, the most common kinds of accidents were backing or parking-related — so be wary of parking lots full of shoppers in a mad rush to get holiday deals.