Is New Year's Day a busy day to drive?


Is New Year's Day a busy day to drive? It makes sense that the New Year's holiday would be a busy one for law enforcement and emergency response teams. And it is. But, believe it or not, New Year's Day is not the most treacherous day of the year to be behind the wheel.


What is the busiest day on the highway?

Rush Hour, M-F, about 7:00 AM- 7 PM. The busiest traffic is the United States is from 12p to midnight, the night before Thanksgiving. The second busiest is from 7am to 8pm on the Sunday following Thanksgiving. Year after year this is well documented.


What is the busiest travel day of the year 2023?

TSA is projecting to screen 2.6 million passengers on Tuesday, Nov. 21; 2.7 million passengers on Wednesday, Nov. 22 and 2.9 million passengers on Sunday, Nov. 26, which will likely be the busiest travel day.


What is the best day to travel?

While it's important to note that the best day of the week to fly varies based on the route, typically, the best days of the week to fly are Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The general rule is that mid-week flights will be cheaper and quieter.


What is the best time to drive to avoid traffic?

It's a good idea to arrive at work around 8:30 a.m. and leave at 4:30 p.m. to avoid not only the traffic but potential danger. Rush hour on weekdays, between 5 and 7 p.m. are usually more dangerous due to the increase in drivers on the road.


What is the busiest day to travel by car?

What is the most traveled holiday by car?
  • Thanksgiving Day (USA) ...
  • The 4th of July (USA) – Independence Day. ...
  • Christmas Eve (Worldwide) ...
  • New Year's Eve (Worldwide) ...
  • Valentine's Day (Worldwide) ...
  • Victoria Day (Canada) ...
  • 6. Friday before Memorial Day (USA) – Traffic is heavy; ...
  • Labor Day (USA)


What times are roads quietest?

Certain days of the week, specifically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., are likely to have less traffic than others. On the other hand, Fridays are the busiest day of the week.


Which day of the week has the least traffic?

If you are looking for the best day to drive long-distance, Sunday is the day that tends to have the least amount of traffic on the roads. However, Tuesdays have the least amount of crashes according to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration).


What is the riskiest place to holiday in 2023?

The most dangerous countries in the world in 2023
  • Russia. ...
  • South Sudan. ...
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo. ...
  • Iraq. ...
  • Somalia. ...
  • Central African Republic. ...
  • Sudan. ...
  • Ukraine. The reason that Ukraine was ranked among the most dangerous countries in the world is the Russian invasion that took place in February 2022.