(Des Moines, IA) A new study identifies the most dangerous hour to drive in Iowa. Forbes Advisor analyzed five years of data to determine the most dangerous time to be on the roads in each state, and in Iowa, that’s 5 pm to 6 pm. The most dangerous day to be on the roads in Iowa is Saturday and the most deadly month on Iowa roadways is September. Nationally, the most dangerous hour to drive is 6 pm to 7 pm.
National Study Shows Most Dangerous Hour to Drive
Jun 14, 2023 | 8:01 AM
LOCAL NEWS
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