New Report Provides Travel Tips Based on Behavior of 2 Million Drivers During Thanksgiving Week
Thanksgiving week is one of the busiest weeks of the year for travel. That means it can also be one of the most frustrating and sometimes dangerous weeks of the year to travel.
There are ways to make it less frustrating and dangerous, however. Knowing how to avoid peak travel times, risky driving behaviors, and roadside trouble spots is valuable information that can help you get to your destination quickly and safely.
The latest Allstate Driver Report, based on Thanksgiving week trips taken by approximately two million customers, offers some insights and tools you can use to reduce risk and stress while traveling.
“Unlike traditional travel forecasts, Allstate’s analysis looks at how Americans actually drive,” the report states.
In the report’s analysis of these driving habits, it was found that phone handling sees a significant increase on Tuesday night and then again on Sunday evening during Thanksgiving week. Sunday morning is when speeding reaches its peak during the week. And on Thursday, during the middle of the day, when people often run last-minute errands, there is the largest increase in hard braking.
Avoid traffic congestion and have patience during Thanksgiving week
The most congested times to travel during Thanksgiving week are usually around the lunch hour (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.). On the flip side, the least busy times to travel are during the evening (7 to 10 p.m.) and late at night (10 p.m. to 1 a.m.).
The study also revealed which cities are most likely to see a spike in traffic congestion during Thanksgiving week. On average, the cities on this list experience a 46% increase in out-of-state traffic, on average.
- Phoenix, AZ
- Jacksonville, FL
- Columbus, OH
- Indianapolis, IN
- Oklahoma City, OK
Should you have a breakdown during Thanksgiving week, know that you are not alone. According to the data, roadside service events before Thanksgiving are significantly higher than the average for the rest of the year. That also means, unfortunately, that you may have to wait longer to get help. But at least you now know that going in.
