Is it safe to drive on Christmas Eve?


Is it safe to drive on Christmas Eve? Most traffic accidents occur between the afternoon of Christmas Eve and the evening of Christmas Day. However, traffic accidents and fatalities tend to decline when Christmas falls on a weekday instead of weekend.


Is it better to travel on Christmas Eve or the day before?

Traveling on Christmas Eve: If it's important that you're at your destination by Christmas morning, then leaving on Christmas Eve is your best move. While crowds are heavier than Christmas Day, Christmas Eve is typically the least-crowded day of the seven days ahead of the holiday.


Is it safe to drive on Christmas Eve?

Most traffic accidents occur between the afternoon of Christmas Eve and the evening of Christmas Day. However, traffic accidents and fatalities tend to decline when Christmas falls on a weekday instead of weekend.


Which holiday is the deadliest traffic day?

Deadliest Holidays to Drive Number 1: Memorial Day Date: Last Monday in May Average fatal crashes: 448 Not to be confused with Veterans Day, Memorial Day honors the men and women who sacrificed their lives while serving their country. Memorial Day is a perfect storm for traffic fatalities.


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 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.