What Is The Most Dangerous Time to Drive?
The Most Dangerous Time of Day To Drive: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), in a given year, approximately 6.6 people are killed between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., and another 6.6 between the hours of 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. That’s the highest rate for any time of day. After a long day, people are tired and looking forward to getting home from work. That’s why its more important than ever to stay vigilant on your commute home.
The Most Dangerous Day of the Week to Drive: Saturday
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Saturday is actually the most dangerous day to drive with an average of 158 traffic related fatalities each Saturday. Saturday also has the highest number of fatalities compared to the percentage of cars on the road with an average of 1.2 deaths per 100 million drivers.
The Most Dangerous Month To Drive: August
According to NHTSA, August is the most dangerous month to drive.
The Most Dangerous Day of the Year to Drive: The Fourth of July
July 4, Independence Day is usually the most dangerous day to drive according to IIHS. Lots of travel to celebrate the holiday, combined with people overindulging an alcohol at backyard barbeques can make for a dangerous combination.
Most Dangerous Holiday Weekend to Drive: Thanksgiving
While the 4th of July is the most dangerous single day, when you average the several day period surrounding the holiday, Thanksgiving is actually the deadliest travel holiday. This makes sense, since it is one of the busiest travel holidays of the year, with families from all across the country traveling to get back together. When traveling over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house this year, stay alert and keep Thanksgiving a fun and safe holiday.
Most Dangerous Seasonal Condition to Drive In: The First Day After a Snow Storm
Snow days can be great for kids when school gets cancelled, but according to a study done at University of California at Berkeley School of Public Health, the first snowy day of the year can be a dangerous day to drive. In fact, it is significantly more dangerous even compared to other snow days!. Fatal accidents were 14% more likely on this day.
Be Careful Out There
Knowing the most dangerous times to drive may help you plan a safer trip, but any time you drive there are certain risks involved. Always remember to stay alert, drive defensively, and stay off your mobile telephone when driving! Be safe out there!
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