OSHP: Rush hours among most deadly

COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio State Highway Patrol concludes that the hours when Ohioans are likely to be driving to or from work are among the most dangerous on the state’s roads.

In a new study, the patrol says one out of every five deadly crashes occurs during the commuting hours of 6 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. The report says there have been 730 fatal rush-hour accidents since the start of 2005.

Troopers also say that people are more likely to die in crashes involving commercial trucks during the morning and evening commutes than at other times of the day.

Col. Richard Collins, the patrol’s superintendent, says he hopes the report will serve as a reminder to motorists that they need to put aside rush-hour distractions and pressures and focus on safe driving.