Change in average hours of delay per auto commuter from 2019 to 2024
Total extra time spent driving at slower congested speeds during the year, by metro area
A symbol map of U.S. metro areas showing the average hours of delay experienced by car commuters. Overall, time spent in traffic delays increased from 54 hours in 2019 to 63 hours in 2024. Delays increased in the majority of metro areas. San Francisco drivers saw the biggest increase, with 31 more hours spent in delays, while D.C. drivers saw the biggest decrease, with 15 fewer hours delayed.
