During the hours of the day, when is the highest number of traffic accidents usually concentrated?

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Traffic accidents are not distributed uniformly over time. Statistics from the Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT) indicate that the highest peaks in accident rates coincide with the so-called rush hours. The correct answer is during the hours of entering or leaving work. This is due to an accumulation of risk factors:  Higher traffic density: There are many more vehicles sharing the road at the same time.  Human factor: Negative psychophysical factors converge, such as haste, stress to arrive on time, and, especially on the return trip (leaving work), the fatigue accumulated during the day. The other options are incorrect because:    Early in the morning:Although there is traffic, the volume is not as critical as during the specific rush hours of mass commuting.    Only at the start of the workday:The time of leaving work is equally dangerous, and even carries a higher risk because of tiredness.

During the hours of the day, when is the highest number of traffic accidents usually concentrated?

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