Good morning. Found some interesting statistics about the deadliest days to drive. Let's be careful out there. If you have to get behind the wheel, buckle your seat belt (as always), drive extra defensively. And of course, don't drink and drive.

The Deadliest Days Of the Year to Drive
40,000 in U.S. Die Each Year on the Road
By Ellen Learner

There are those who, by reason of deep-seated fear, won't get into airplanes. Some people avoid elevators, others sports stadiums. And even though it's almost impossible to stay out of cars, it's pretty much a guarantee that a disaster is going to hit a highway near you. But for those who are nervous when getting into a car, there's good news: we can now tell you which days to leave the car in the garage. You might have guessed it from the old truisms and the increased number of troopers, radar guns at the ready, hiding under bridges, but now we have the numbers to prove what we once surmised: the holidays and weekends are no time to be traveling by car.

10 Deadliest Days of the Year To Drive

1. July 4
2. July 3
3. December 23
4. August 3
5. January 1
6. August 6
7. August 4
8. August 12
9. July 2
10. September 2

The deadliest month to drive is August.
The deadliest day of the week is Saturday and the deadliest time of day is 3:00-6:00pm.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, "Traffic Safety Facts 2003"