(MSC News)--Traffic is set to increase on roadways, as thousands of travelers will hit the road for Thanksgiving holiday travels.

AAA projects at least 73 million, or nearly 90-percent of Thanksiving travelers, will travel by car, meaning an additional 1.3 million people on the road compared to last Thanksgiving.

Kansas agencies, such as the state highway patrol and the department of transportation, are urging drivers to put the phone down and avoid distractions, while they and their passengers are reminded to buckle up.

According to a joint release from the agencies, KDOT statistics show that three people were killed and another 193 were injured in Kansas traffic crashes during last year's Thanksgiving holiday.

In an effort to keep such tragedy from happening, drivers can expect an increased law enforcement presence on Kansas roads during the national safety campaign, Thanksgiving Safe Arrival, which began Saturday, November 22 through Saturday, November 29.

Before traveling, the state traffic agencies encourage motorists to check the vehicle’s tires and fluid levels and carry a basic winter travel kit in case of emergency.