What time is traffic the worst?

What time is traffic the worst? For the greatest number of accidents, purely by amount, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., followed by 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., is the least safe. Rush hour – and thus when more cars are on the road – falls within this time frame. However, if you evaluate accidents by percentage, the period from 12 a.m. to 4 a.m. is the most dangerous.

Where in the UK has the least traffic?

Low traffic zones At the other end of the scale, we see Middlesbrough, Preston and Stoke-on-Trent as the three least traffic-ridden of the UK's larger cities. The UK's least congested big cities (with additional travel time as a percentage of expected travel time) are: Reading – 24% Portsmouth – 24%

What are the 10 worst cities for traffic?

What time of day has the least traffic?

While mornings and afternoons are safer, there are some exceptions. Rush hour traffic, which typically runs from 8 AM to 10 AM in the morning, and then again from 4 PM to 7 PM in the evening, plays a part in safety too. With the influx of cars at these peak times, the roads become more dangerous.

What is the best time 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.

What county has the worst roads UK?

Southend-on-Sea, Derbyshire and Liverpool are judged to have the worst roads in the country. Meanwhile, Sheffield, Wirral and Leeds have the best road surfaces in Britain.

What time are UK roads least busy?

UK motorways are usually at their quietest between midnight and 6am. However, if you do travel during these times, make sure you take regular breaks. Driving on a quiet stretch of motorway over a prolonged period can make you more susceptible to fatigue.

Which UK city has the worst traffic?

London, for the second year in a row, has been the rated the most congested city in the world, according to traffic experts at Inrix. In the UK overall, traffic delays increased in 79 out of 110 urban areas year-over-year.

Which UK cities have the worst traffic?

In the UK, the impact of all traffic hotspots in London, and the potential cost to drivers, is 15 times higher than that of the second ranked city, Edinburgh. Glasgow and Birmingham follow, with Manchester, Bristol, Leeds, Cardiff, Bradford and Belfast rounding out the top ten.

Why is traffic worse in the evening?

Rush Hour. Evening rush hour (between 4 and 7 p.m. weekdays) is a dangerous time to drive due to crowded roadways and drivers eager to get home after work. In winter, it's dark during rush hour, compounding an already dangerous driving situation.