Emptier, safer roads? Data tells a different story.

Roads cleared out at the end of March and through May as the coronavirus outbreak shut down cities. With fewer commutes and most businesses closed, freeways and major thoroughfares were eerily empty. A cross-country drive hit a record fast time: under 27 hours.

But rather than creating a peaceful and calm presence on America's roadways, the unprecedented emptiness led to riskier driving behavior. It was in some ways less safe on the roads than before, and that's considering that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recorded 9,378 people killed in speeding incidents in 2018 alone. Read more...

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