Summary
Washington, D.C. now has the worst traffic in the U.S., surpassing Los Angeles, according to a report by Consumer Affairs. Drivers in Washington spend the most time in traffic, averaging 33.4 minutes per commute, while Los Angeles still experiences the most daily congestion time.
Key Facts
- Washington, D.C. now has the longest traffic commutes in the U.S. at 33.4 minutes on average.
- Los Angeles has the longest daily congestion time, with nearly eight hours of traffic every day.
- The ranking was reported by Consumer Affairs, a private company that reviews American products and services.
- The top five cities for worst traffic are Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, and Atlanta.
- Cities with high traffic often have strong economies, attracting more residents who drive to work.
- President Trump's orders for federal workers to return to offices increased Washington's traffic.
- Cities with the least traffic are Rochester, Salt Lake City, and Cleveland, which have more road space.
