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When embarking on a road trip, drivers may want to avoid doing so between late afternoon and early evening. According to the National Safety Council, evening rush hours, which is generally considered to be between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on weeknights, is a dangerous time to be on the road due to increased traffic. But drivers should know that evening rush hour is not the only time when it’s dangerous to be on the road, particularly in summer. According to the NSC, fatal crashes peaked between 8 p.m. and 11:59 p.m. in the spring and summer of 2023. That’s something road trippers can keep in mind, particularly if they’re planning lengthy trips and aspiring to drive as many hours as possible in the hopes of arriving to their destinations as quickly as possible. By avoiding driving between the hours of 4 p.m. and 11:59 p.m., drivers can steer clear of traffic jams and avoid times of day when driving is most dangerous.