The Most Dangerous Times to Drive in America
Sometimes, it’s wise to put the brakes on before you even make it to your car.
There are around 100 fatal accidents on U.S. roads every day, on average. But nobody takes the “average” journey: where and how you drive makes a big difference to your chances of getting home safely. For example, you are four times more likely to be involved in a collision if you drive while using a phone.
And your chances of avoiding an accident are also greater if you drive at certain times of the day, week and year — and these factors, in turn, differ from state to state. To help America’s road users keep those roads a little safer, The Clunker Junker used statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to identify the safest times to drive in America — and the hours, days and months when it’s best to leave the keys in your pocket.
