What is the riskiest time to drive?

Most crashes or near-misses happen at the times you would expect drivers to be tired: 4 to 6 a.m., midnight to 2 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m., according to NSF. Drowsy driving puts everyone on the road at risk.



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Who's at greater risk of drowsy driving and related crashes and deaths?
  • Teen and young adult drivers. ...
  • Drivers on the road between midnight and 6 a.m. or in the later afternoon. ...
  • Drivers who don't get enough sleep. ...
  • Commercial truck drivers. ...
  • Drivers who work the night shift or long shifts.


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Avoid driving in the late afternoon or between the hours of 12 am and 6 am, when the highest number of drowsiness-related accidents occur. If this is not possible, then be as vigilant as possible while you're on the road.

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Certain days of the week, specifically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., are likely to have less traffic than others. On the other hand, Fridays are the busiest day of the week.

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Putting drowsy driving in perspective Does this mean that it is safe to drive if you sleep for only two hours? The answer to this question is an emphatic no.

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