Facts and figures for Memorial Day 2016
May 27, 2016
In addition to honoring Americans who have died in wars, Memorial Day is a day to gather with family and friends to enjoy summertime fun.
For details on what Americans are up to on Memorial Day, WalletHub offers a “2016 Memorial Day By The Numbers Report.”
Highlights of the report are:
- 42+ million: Americans have served the country in wartime.
- 3 million: Members of the armed services have lost their lives in conflict.
- 1.5 million: People watch the National Memorial Day parade on television.
- 89% – Of Memorial Day weekend travelers will drive to their destination, a 2.1 percent increase from 2015.
- 818: Hot dogs consumed every second from Memorial Day to Labor Day, 7 billion total.
- 62% – Of Americans plan to barbecue over the Memorial Day weekend.
- 900,000+: Expected participants and spectators in Rolling Thunder, the annual Memorial Day motorcycle rally in Washington, D.C.
- 207+: Running races held each Memorial Day.
- No. 1: Orlando, Florida, the most popular destination for Memorial Day travels.
- 14% – Of Americans likely to take advantage of Memorial Day sales.
- 20% to 90% – Discounts shoppers can expect to see on home goods and spring clothing at Memorial Day sales.
- 25% – Increase in home-cooking fires on Memorial Day over the average.
- 50,500 – Estimated number of injuries from car accidents each Memorial Day weekend.
- 439: Average number of fatalities from Memorial Day weekend traffic accidents each year.
- 44% – Of the traffic fatalities during Memorial Day weekend that are alcohol related.
Best wishes for your Memorial Day remembrances and celebrations. Be sure to stay safe.
Copyright 2016, Rita R. Robison, Consumer Specialist
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