The top 10 U.S. cities with the slowest average speeds in 2024

Jan. 13, 2025
A look at the U.S. cities with the slowest average speeds, according to the TomTom Traffic Index.

TomTom, a location technology specialist, recently released the 14th edition of its annual Traffic Index. This year’s report is the largest ever, with data collected for more than 100 new cities. Using unified metrics, cities are ranked based on their average travel time as well as congestion level.

Findings revealed trends in urban mobility, with U.S. cities generally experiencing increased traffic congestion and slower traffic speeds compared to 2023.

The above gallery showcases TomTom's findings on the top 10 U.S. cities with the slowest average speeds.

See also: Traffic congestion is down nationally, yet its cost increased by 15% YoY

About the Author

Jenna Hume | Digital Editor

Digital Editor Jenna Hume joined FleetOwner in November of 2o23 and previously worked as a writer in the gaming industry. She has a bachelor of fine arts degree in creative writing from Truman State University and a master of fine arts degree in writing from Lindenwood University. She is currently based in Missouri. 

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