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Is it hard to drive in Nashville?
As mentioned, Nashville traffic can be extremely bad at times, particularly during rush hour. But, unexpected delays can happen just about any time of day, with accidents, road construction, and debris all causing major slow-downs.
What time is rush hour traffic in Nashville?
7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Nashville does not have a pleasant rush hour, but it’s not as bad as the worst traffic indexes in the country. Monday through Friday, drivers can expect to encounter traffic jams between 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Those who carpool may want to use the high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes during rush hour.
Does Nashville have bad drivers?
Nashville drivers ranked 14th best in nation and 37th out of 70 cities for accidents. Music City ranked 50th for DUIs, 58th for speeding and 56th for citations. Four California cities ranked in the top 10 for bad driving, largely thanks to high accident rates.
How do I avoid traffic in Nashville?
If you aren’t hitting during the above times, the best route to avoid most traffic is I-24 West to I-40 East (yes, east), and then Briley Parkway (SR-155, Opryland) North to I-65 North.
How do I stop driving in Nashville?
To avoid it entirely, you can exit I-24 in Clarksville to Alt US-41 (exit 86 in Kentucky). Take that to US-79 to TN-48 to Dickson where you’ll take TN-49 to I-40. Go east on I-40 to TN-840 which will take you all the way to I-65. Google Maps will show you the details.
Does Tennessee have the worst drivers?
A new report found Tennessee ranks in the top 10 for having the worst drivers in the nation. According to QuoteWizard, the state ranked number 9. Iowa drivers ranked as the worst while California came in fourth. Some of the states ranked for the best drivers were New Hampshire, Kentucky, and Arizona.
What is the average commute time in Nashville TN?
Nashville was well below the national results but 35\% of Music City commuters said their commute was too long with an average commute time of 43 minutes. According to the survey 46\% of Nashville senior managers allowed employees to telecommute and 39\% allowed flexible scheduling to avoid high traffic times.