Why is traffic lighter on Fridays?

Many people take Fridays off, or work a modified work schedule on Fridays, he says. More people work early on Friday to ensure they do not have to work late, hence morning traffic is more evenly distributed.



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If you are looking for the best day to drive long-distance, Sunday is the day that tends to have the least amount of traffic on the roads. However, Tuesdays have the least amount of crashes according to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration).

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A number of people commute to places in the week and so need to commute back home on Fridays. Additionally, people will resist working late on Friday and these factors lead to traffic peaks in the evening rush hour.

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The NHTSA reports that most accidents occur during rush hour, between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. And according to the NHTSA, Saturday is the most dangerous day of the week to drive, primarily because there are more cars – and more drunk drivers – on the road than any other day.

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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.

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Today, it's best to get on the roads before 7 a.m. and tomorrow before 11 a.m. As for the weekend, the best times on Saturday and Monday are in the evening, around 6 or 7 p.m. Experts say that Sunday is statistically the lightest traffic day so that might be a good time to hit the road, as well.

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As most commuters know, some days are worse than others. Pile high demand (say, a Friday before a three-day weekend) on top of heavy rain and a lane-blocking crash, and you've got the ingredients for severe congestion.

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While most places have heaviest traffic the hour before and after the regular work day (nine to five), it differs from city to city. A good idea can be to try leaving at different times each day, and keep a mental note (or a note on your phone if you are forgetful!) of which times are the most and least busy.

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There is a lot less traffic on the road at night than during the day, which means you can usually get through cities faster and with less stress.

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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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How to Survive Rush Hour Traffic [Fun, Relaxing & Easy Tips]
  1. Organize Your Schedule. ...
  2. Drive Safely. ...
  3. Map Out Your Routes. ...
  4. Take a Defensive Driving Course. ...
  5. Make Your Rush Hour Commute Less Boring. ...
  6. Check out New Podcasts. ...
  7. Listen to Audiobooks. ...
  8. Explore New Music (or Revisit Your Favorite Albums)


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If you are looking for the best day to drive long-distance, Sunday is the day that tends to have the least amount of traffic on the roads. However, Tuesdays have the least amount of crashes according to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration).

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  • Most weeks of the year, Friday is the busiest day for air travel, and Tuesday is the least busy day. ...
  • In most years, the Sunday after Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day at U.S. airports, according to the Transportation Security Administration, which tracks the number of passengers screened daily.


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