In the early weeks of the COVID-19 lockdowns, it was hard not to notice how empty the roads seemed. According to a study by the transportation analytics company INRIX, vehicle miles traveled dropped significantly – 46 percent nationwide – and it took about 11 weeks to get back to normal. But during that period of fewer drivers, the ones still on the road drove much faster than normal. Fortunately, motor vehicle accidents have dropped in all major cities. But the numbers are starting to return to pre-pandemic levels.
Drivers drove less but much faster in the early weeks of the pandemic
Related Post
-
Does a keto diet increase the risk of birth defects for pregnant women?
A new study suggests pregnant women who follow a ketogenic diet could increase their risk…
-
Eating certain foods can shorten your life
Bad news for you lovers of hot dogs and chicken wings: A new study from…
-
The pandemic has caused screen addiction for almost one-third of Americans
Over half of Americans say they spend more time in front of a screen outside…
-
Survey shows parents and children worried about school this year
A new survey of parents and kids conducted by the University of Michigan shows rising…
-
Cycling might lower your risk of early death
If you want to lower your risk of early death, cycling on a regular basis…
-
A daytime nap might make you more productive than longer sleep at night
If you want to get more work done and make more money, you might consider…