Thanksgiving Safe Arrival

November 22nd-29th

The Oxford Police Department will be working on ensuring safe arrivals during the Holiday Season and one of those programs is the Thanksgiving Safe Arrival running November 22nd - 29th.  During this time increase patrols will be looking for seatbelt wearing. 

Did you know...

• On average, every 50 minutes a passenger vehicle occupant not wearing a seat belt dies in a traffic crash.
• In 2023, 10,484 passenger vehicle occupants killed in traffic crashes were not wearing seat belts.
• The national estimate of seat belt use during the day by adult front-seat passengers in 2024 was 91.2%.
• In 2023, more unrestrained passenger vehicle occupants died in traffic crashes at night (5,779) than during the day (4,600).
• In 2023, 56% of passenger vehicle occupants killed at night (6 p.m.–5:59 a.m.) were not wearing their seat belts.
• Among young adults 18 to 34 killed while riding in passenger vehicles in 2023, more than half (60%) were completely unrestrained — one of the highest percentages for all age groups.
• Men make up the majority of those killed in traffic crashes. Men are also overrepresented in unrestrained passenger vehicle occupant fatalities with 53% of men and 41% of women dying without a seat belt in 2023.

Stay safe this holiday season and buckle up when you are headed out!