The annual INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard outlines which cities — and even thoroughfares — see the most traffic congestion. The most recent report tracks some of the lingering trends brought about by the pandemic. Government Technology By Skip Descant
January 13, 2023 Americans continue to drive despite the initial declines and disruptions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to recent data, traffic congestion in 2022 climbed slightly from 2021, but has still not reached pre-pandemic levels.
Chicago grabbed the not-so-illustrious top spot on the annual 2022 INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard for the most congested city in the U.S. The Windy City is followed by Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Miami.
Drivers in the U.S. spent some 4.8 billion hours in traffic congestion in 2022, which is still less than the 6 billion hours spent in traffic congestion in 2019. The 2022 traffic delays cost the average U.S. driver $869 in lost time, up from $305 in 2021, according to the report.
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