The Brief

U.S. commuters lost a record 63 hours to traffic in 2024, costing $269 billion.

Los Angeles and New York City had the worst congestion; San Diego and Detroit the least.

Hybrid work and lifestyle changes are shifting traffic beyond traditional rush hours.

Commuting is getting worse or better in some large urban areas according to the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s (TTI’s) latest Urban Mobility Report (UMR) 2025.

The 2025 UMR evaluates travel patterns across 494 urban areas in the U.S. based on 2024 data.

According to the report, Los Angeles commuters experience the most hours and traffic delays each year. That's followed by commuters in New York City. On the other end, commuters in San Diego and Detroit experience fewer hours in traffic delays.

By the numbers:

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