Traffic congestion is increasing across the United States, costing drivers as much time as it is money. According to the 2025 Global Traffic Scorecard from transportation analytics firm INRIX, the typical U.S. driver lost 49 hours to traffic congestion in 2025, a six-hour increase over 2024. This lost time equates to an estimated $894 per driver in lost time for the year, resulting in a nationwide economic impact of over $85 billion. Chicago is the most congested city in the country, with drivers losing an average of 112 hours per year, more than double the national average. New York City fell to second place on the list, despite only slightly improving traffic from 2024 to 2025. Los Angeles, the country's worst city, ranked fourth on INRIx's list, saw an improvement in traffic levels compared to 2024. Meanwhile, Philadelphia experienced one of the largest increases in congestion among all major US cities.