WASHINGTON —

For many Americans, Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer travel, offering one final holiday weekend before the fall season begins.

While some plan to fly to their destinations, many others are hitting the road. Latest Forecast

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The National Safety Council warns that 424 people may die on U.S. roads during this holiday weekend, a 7% decrease from last year's projection.

Each year, the NSC projects how many traffic deaths may occur on Labor Day using data from the National Highway Traffic Administration Analysis Reporting System.

The projected decline in fatalities is linked to a weaker economy, according to the NSC's statistics manager, Ken Kolosh.

“When the economy is a little bit weaker, we ten

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