Why has traffic gotten worse?

9. CHICAGO — Millions of Americans returning to the office but getting there primarily by driving instead of taking public transit led to a significant increase in traffic congestion last year, according to a new report. The typical U.S. driver lost 51 hours to congestion in 2022, about an hour each week.



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The NHTSA reports that most accidents occur during rush hour, between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. And according to the NHTSA, Saturday is the most dangerous day of the week to drive, primarily because there are more cars – and more drunk drivers – on the road than any other day.

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There is a five-way tie for states with the lowest percentage: Alaska, Montana, South Dakota, Vermont and Wyoming.

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1. Chicago. Besides being worst in the U.S. for traffic, Chicago ranks No. 2 in the world, behind London.

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But your body's worked up — your heart's pounding and your breathing is rapid and shallow, as if something bad is going to happen,” Dr. Rock says. The perception of being stuck is something that contributed to anxiety because you feel like you can't do anything to escape the situation, Dr. Rock says.

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Chicago ranked as the U.S. city with the highest traffic delays in 2022. On a global scale, the Illinois city ranked No. 2, after London in the United Kingdom. In Chicago, drivers lost 155 hours in 2022.

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