Is it safe to drive Thanksgiving?
Is it safe to drive Thanksgiving? An analysis of national car crashes shows that driving on Black Friday, the shopping day after Thanksgiving, is safer than any other time in November but driving on Thanksgiving itself is much more dangerous.
When should we avoid traffic on Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving travel by road Drivers should leave home in the morning or after 6 p.m. to avoid the heaviest traffic, INRIX said. On Sunday, Nov. 26, the worst traffic is forecast to be between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. The best time to hit the road will be before noon, according to INRIX.
Is traffic bad the night before Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving traffic starts to build in the days leading up to the holiday, with the heaviest congestion usually on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.
Is it better to drive the day before Thanksgiving?
For travelers who are taking to the skies, the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving will likely be the busiest — and most expensive — travel days ahead of the holiday, according to AAA. The Sunday after Turkey Day is typically the busiest travel day to return home.
What is the best time to drive on holidays?
Generally, the best times to travel are before 2 p.m. and after 8 p.m.