What is the heaviest traffic day of the week?
What is the heaviest traffic day of the week? The NHTSA reports that most accidents occur during rush hour, between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. And according to the NHTSA, Saturday is the most dangerous day of the week to drive, primarily because there are more cars – and more drunk drivers – on the road than any other day.
Is traffic worse on Thursday or Friday?
A lot of people take Fridays off for long weekends. And many that do go in on Fridays go in late and/or leave early. In anticipation - and in buildup from the rest of the week - people are especially regimented on Thursdays and hit the road at normal rush hour times, creating a relatively unusual glut of traffic.
Is morning or afternoon rush hour worse?
Rush hour traffic, typically, lasts a few hours, peaking in the morning from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and in the evening from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. or later in larger cities. Drivers in a rush tend to drive more dangerously, which increases the likelihood of causing an accident.
What day of the week do people drive the least?
- The most daily trips are made on Friday (16 percent)
- The fewest daily trips are made on Sunday (13 percent)
- More daily trips are taken between noon and 1 p.m. (7.4 percent) than between 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. (5.5 percent)
Why is traffic worse on certain days?
As most commuters know, some days are worse than others. Pile high demand (say, a Friday before a three-day weekend) on top of heavy rain and a lane-blocking crash, and you've got the ingredients for severe congestion.
Who has the most traffic in the US?
1. Chicago. Besides being worst in the U.S. for traffic, Chicago ranks No. 2 in the world, behind London.
What is the least busiest day on the road?
As for the weekend, the best times on Saturday and Monday are in the evening, around 6 or 7 p.m. Experts say that Sunday is statistically the lightest traffic day so that might be a good time to hit the road, as well.
Is Friday the worst day for traffic?
After Saturday, Friday and Thursday make a close second and third. However, aside from the week, certain holidays – centered around drinking or traveling home to family – are some of the worst for fatal car accidents: July 4th, as well as the day before.
Is traffic worse on Mondays or Tuesdays?
A Traffic can jump 2 to 3 percent on Tuesdays from Mondays, when more people are apt to take off work or work at home or whatever .