11 Ohio traffic deaths reported over Thanksgiving weekend

• The Cleveland area, in particular, sees congestion spike around the holiday, though none of this year's fatalities occurred in Cuyahoga or its bordering counties.
• There was one fatality reported in Franklin County.

By the numbers: The 11 fatalities equals the total from last year, down from 13 in 2023 and 19 in 2022, per data provided by OHSP.

• Two of the fatal crashes were suspected to be OVI-related. Three crashes involved seat belts not being used and three involved pedestrians.

The big picture: Across the state, troopers responded to 766 crashes, issued 287 citations for distracted driving and provided assistance to 1,572 motorists.

• They made 281 impaired-driving arrests.

Zoom in: Of the total enforcement incidents statewide reported by OHSP, Lorain County (385) had the most.

• Franklin County had 357 and Cuyahoga County had 320.