Additionally, Nationwide's identified Friday, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. as the most aggressive time of the week for drivers. Additionally, Nationwide's identified Friday, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. as the most aggressive time of the week for drivers. (Photo: Shutterstock)

If there was ever a day to stay off the road, it's today: August 2 is the deadliest driving day of the year, according to Nationwide.

Aggregated data was collected through Nationwide's SmartRide program from drivers across 22 states. Aggregated data was collected through Nationwide's SmartRide program from drivers across 22 states. (Photo: Bloomberg)

There were more traffic fatalities (505) due to motor vehicle crashes on this date than any other of the calendar year over a five-year span (2012-2016), according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

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