11/03/2026
Clocks fell back on Sunday. That means tonight a lot of you are driving home in the dark for the first time since spring. 🌒
Here’s the part nobody talks about. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon found that people walking during evening rush hour are nearly three times more likely to be hit and killed in the weeks right after the time change. The darkness alone isn’t the problem. The problem is that nobody has adjusted yet, drivers or walkers.
So here’s some advice from people who drive these streets for a living:
👀 Expect walkers where you don’t usually see them, especially downtown, near campuses and at bus stops.
🔦 If you’re walking, wear something light or reflective. A phone flashlight counts.
🚗 Slow down at crosswalks. Dusk is the hardest light of the day to see in.
⏰ Give yourself a week. Your eyes are still on summer time.
Dubuque sunsets come before 5 p.m. now. Let’s all get home in one piece.
What’s the first thing you noticed about the time change? 👇