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flag Spring forward time change raises morning traffic accident risk due to sleep disruption and darker commutes.

flag A new study in Dubuque, Iowa, finds that the time change associated with Daylight Saving Time increases the risk of traffic accidents during morning commutes, particularly in the weeks following the spring forward transition. flag Researchers attribute the rise in crashes to disrupted sleep patterns and reduced visibility during darker morning hours. flag The findings highlight concerns about the safety impacts of seasonal time changes, especially for commuters traveling in low-light conditions.

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