Jan 13, 2025 - News
Denver traffic jams are getting worse
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We hardly need to tell you this: Traffic congestion is worsening in the Denver metro.
Why it matters: Time is money.
Driving the news: Denver commuters spent about 43 to 44 hours stuck in traffic jams in 2024, according to reports from transportation firms TomTom and INRIX.
- INRIX finds that's an increase of 19% compared to 2023 — the largest jump among major U.S. metro areas nationwide.
- That means Denver's traffic is moving much closer to its pre-pandemic norms.
The intrigue: TomTom measured the average time it takes to drive six miles and found Denver increased a fraction to 13 minutes and 56 seconds.
- That ranks Denver 24th among major U.S. cities.