Geography Time Outcomes Demographics
Task 2 · Temporal Analysis
When do stops happen?
Stop patterns by hour of day, day of week, and month. Peaks around midnight and the evening commute (5–6 PM) suggest enforcement patterns tied to specific conditions.
Interpretation

Stop activity is not constant throughout the day. Instead, it rises and falls in recognizable time windows, with stronger concentrations in late afternoon and evening periods. This suggests that traffic stops are shaped by daily mobility patterns rather than occurring randomly across time.

Weekly totals also vary, which indicates that stop activity changes across the broader rhythm of weekday and weekend travel. Time therefore matters not just at the hourly level, but also at the level of recurring weekly behavior.

Time Period Category Stop Count % of Segment Total
Chart 1 of 3
Stops by hour of day (line)
Chart 2 of 3
Stops by day of week
Chart 3 of 3
Stops by month
Key Takeaway

The hourly chart shows a clear temporal rhythm, with the strongest concentration in evening hours. The weekday chart also shows that stop totals are uneven across the week rather than flat.

The monthly chart is useful for broad trend inspection, but seasonal interpretation should remain cautious because the available monthly totals may reflect uneven or partial coverage rather than a complete year of comparable observations.