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Think Twice Before Moving To These 13 US Cities

Summary:

Los Angeles has long been notorious for its traffic jams, but according to TomTom’s latest 2024 traffic report, 13 US cities now experience even worse congestion. Here’s a breakdown of the 13 US cities with the worst traffic:

Top 13 U.S. Cities for Traffic
  • New York, NY – 30 min per 6 miles (30% congestion)
  • San Francisco, CA – 25 min 37 s (32% congestion)
  • Honolulu, HI – 19 min 56 s (34% congestion)
  • Chicago, IL – 19 min 10 s (31% congestion)
  • Philadelphia, PA – 18 min 54 s (22% congestion)
  • New Haven, CT – 18 min 38 s (24% congestion)
  • Columbia, SC – 18 min 25 s (23% congestion)
  • Washington, DC – 17 min 56 s (25% congestion)
  • New Orleans, LA – 17 min 37 s (26% congestion)
  • Miami, FL – 17 min 3 s (33% congestion)
  • Anchorage, AK – 16 min 32 s (21% congestion)
  • Seattle, WA – 16 min 19 s (31% congestion)
  • Boston, MA – 16 min 16 s (30% congestion)

While Los Angeles ranks 14th, other cities like New York stand out, with drivers losing 94 hours per year to traffic. Miami and San Francisco follow closely behind with 60+ hours of lost time annually.

Traffic Trends

TomTom’s report also highlighted troubling trends: 76% of the 500 cities studied experienced slower traffic in 2024. Population and economic growth are putting additional strain on transportation networks, leading to worsening gridlock without better planning and infrastructure.
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