Thanksgiving Now America’s Deadliest Holiday: Study

Thanksgiving is now America's deadliest holiday, a new study revealed.

The study, conducted by Insurance comparison website Insuranceopedia, involved reviewing national datasets from the National Safety Council, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the National Fire Protection Association, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and prevention, according to a media release.

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“Most people think of Thanksgiving as a low-risk holiday, but the data paints the opposite picture." Max Coupland, CEO of Insuranceopedia, said in the release.

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"Between rushed travel, long cooking hours, and unfamiliar foods around curious pets, it’s a perfect storm for accidents," Coupland said. "Our goal is to help families stay safe and avoid the kinds of claims we see spike every November.”

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The study contends that driving on Thanksgiving is deadlier than any other American holiday, that it is the "No. 1 day of the year for house fires" and mishandled turkey poses a risk for food poisoning.

"Thanksgiving should be a time for connection, not catastrophe,"Coupland said.

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"A few simple precautions can prevent the kinds of accidents that turn a celebration into an insurance claim," he said. "The goal isn’t to scare people, it’s to help families enjoy the holiday safely and avoid unnecessary risks.”

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