HONOLULU (KHON2) -- "Blackout Wednesday," Thanksgiving and other holiday celebrations are right around the corner and if you plan on drinking this week, Mothers Against Drunk Driving reminds you to plan ahead. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 35% of fatal car crashes that happened on Thanksgiving Eve involved drunk drivers in 2022. ‘Plan accordingly,’ how to get ready for your Thanksgiving travel plans Thanksgiving Eve, otherwise known as Blackout Wednesday, brings higher risks of impaired driving crashes since it's known for socializing and drinking. "Thanksgiving should be a time for families to gather, connect and give thanks," said Stacey D. Steward, MADD CEO. MADD urges the public to plan a safe way to get back home if you will be drinking this week. You can help protect not only your loved ones but everyone on the road from imparied driving. Whether it's designating a sober driver, using a rideshare or opting for public transportation, making the safe choice has never been easier and it will save lives. Stacey D. Stewart, Mothers Against Drunk Driving CEO Officials said hosts can also play a crucial role in helping get everyone home safely by either helping them plan a way home or by offering their guests a place to stay. If you or a loved one needs a reminder to drive safely this season, pick up a red ribbon to participate in MADD's Tie One On for Safety holiday campaign. Ribbons can be picked up at Hele Gas Stations and should be worn "as a commitment and reminder to make a plan to avoid drinking and driving." Check out more news from around Hawaii      As MADD Hawaii reflects on reasons to be thankful this season, the organization is celebrating the progress made through the HALT Drunk Driving Act, passed in 2021, which requires anti-drunk driving technology to be installed in all new vehicles. As a result of this lifesaving law, more than 10,000 lives will be saved each year and hundreds of thousands of injuries will be prevented, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. “A future free of impaired driving crashes is near, and it’s rooted in technology that will stop impaired drivers before they even hit the road,” Stewart added. “This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the strides made toward safer roads and the opportunity for families to enjoy the holidays without fear of being killed or injured by an impaired driver.”