When should we avoid traffic on Thanksgiving?


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 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.


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.


Is traffic worse on Fridays or Saturdays?

Traffic tends to be worse on Fridays for several reasons: Commuters leaving early for the weekend: Many people choose to leave work early on Fridays to start their weekend activities. This creates more traffic on the roads during peak hours.


What is the busiest travel day in 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 are the worst days to travel by car?

Car accidents are more likely to occur on a Saturday, and far less likely to happen on Tuesday and Wednesday. Days closer to the weekend, likely because of more traffic on the road, see more accidents. After Saturday, Friday and Thursday make a close second and third.