LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. –
It's well known that troopers patrol the roads in force during the holidays, but statistics prove that they have good reason. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 40,000 people in the U.S. die each year on the road and the Fourth of July is the deadliest day.
Between 1986 and 2002 there were, on the average, 161 people killed on our highways and byways on Independence Day. July 3 is the second-deadliest day, followed by Dec. 23. New Year's Day and Labor Day also made the top ten of deadliest days to drive. The studies also show that the deadliest month to drive is August, the deadliest day is Saturday, and the deadliest time to drive is around evening rush hours, 3 to 6 p.m.
Ten deadliest days of the year to drive
July 4
July 3
December 23
August 3
January 1
August 6
August 4
August 12
July 2
September 2
Deadliest month to drive
August
October
July
November
September
Deadliest day of the week to drive
Saturday
Friday
Thursday
Wednesday
Monday
Tuesday
Sunday
Deadliest time of day to drive
3 to 6 p.m.
6 to 9 p.m.
9 p.m. to midnight
Noon to 3 p.m.
Midnight to 3 a.m.
Be sure that you know the traffic safety rules and please drive safely during the holidays. (Article courtesy/Safedriver.com)