What time of day do most traffic accidents occur?
What time of day do most traffic accidents occur? For both fatal and nonfatal crashes, the peak time of day for most car crashes was 4 p.m. to 7:59 p.m. in 2020. On average in 2020, fatal car crashes were more frequent on weekends, peaking on Saturdays (6,162). The number of nonfatal crashes tended to be higher on weekdays, peaking on Fridays (878,732 in 2020).
Is it safer to drive in midnight?
Drowsy-driving crashes are most likely to happen between midnight and 6 a.m., says NHTSA. So be aware during these hours that there may be sleepy drivers on the road—and keep yourself alert. Have some caffeine, pull over in a safe area to get some rest, or stop for the night.