Hundreds Caught Speeding, Final Thanksgiving Traffic Stats For CT

Good Monday morning Connecticut,

After some of us woke up to the first snow of the season on Sunday, we’ll face chilly temperatures for a couple of days before milder weather is expected by mid-week.

Some might see flurries this morning, but Monday’s weather is expected to be mainly dry, with temperatures in the mid 40s. Temperatures will dip into the mid-to-low 20s tonight. Tuesday will also be cold with highs in the low 40s.

We’ll get a break on Wednesday with milder weather and highs in the mid-40s. But there are some rain, and snow, chances to keep an eye on for later in the week.

Thanksgiving Holiday Traffic Statistics for Sunday via CT State Police

Calls for Service: 1,551

Speeding Violations: 167

Seatbelt Violations: 46

Other Hazardous Violations: 130 (to include unsafe lane change, following too closely, cell phone usage, etc.)

DUI Arrests: 8

Accidents Investigated: 97

With Reported Injuries: 9

Serious Injuries: 0

Fatalities: 0

Final 2021 Thanksgiving holiday traffic statistics

Calls for Service: 7,500

Speeding Violations: 501

Seatbelt Violations: 118

Other Hazardous Violations: 559 (to include unsafe lane change, following too closely, cell phone usage, etc.)

DUI Arrests: 50

Accidents Investigated: 543

With Reported Injuries: 46

Serious Injuries: 0

Fatalities: 1

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