82 million Americans are expected to travel over Thanksgiving — and nearly 90% will drive. Our latest analysis of billions of miles reveals that crash rates rise 13% during Thanksgiving week, then spike 65% on the Sunday after—the most dangerous travel day of the season. And with the arrival of early winter weather, driving to Turkey Day may be even riskier than many realize. How it plays out on the road: 🕰️ 50% of winter crashes happen between noon and 8 p.m. 🚗 Risk rises even as total miles driven fall 🛣️ Several corridors see extreme seasonal spikes, including I-80, 1-70, 1-40, and the New Jersey Turnpike Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/g6pJShKn
Interesting statistics! Check out how the Norwegian Road Authorities help reduce these risk by forecasting driving conditions next 24h and 7days. Extremely useful for both travelers and the professionals in charge of moving snow, salting etc. https://www.vegvesen.no/trafikk/hvaskjer?layers=fo&lat=63.42292&lng=14.22487
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3dThis raises another question - How the public safety can be improved through the technology without intervention to the driver? Without fitment of cutting edge solutions, how this risk can be lowered? Can the other Vehicles sense the risk in zone and inform for proactive action? There can be better tomorrow - If we also think in this direction Samsara