“Toronto Tops the List of Most Congested Cities in North America, Beating Out New York and Mexico City, According to TomTom Traffic Data”

Accident – death – Obituary News : Toronto Ranks as Most Congested City in North America, Surpassing New York and Mexico City

Toronto has claimed the top spot as the most congested city in North America, surpassing both New York and Mexico City, according to recent traffic data released by TomTom, a leading navigation and location technology company.

In its annual traffic index, TomTom ranked Toronto as the third most congested city in the world, trailing only London and Dublin. The index reveals that Toronto commuters spend an average of 29 minutes to complete a 10-kilometre trip, which is 50 seconds longer than the previous year. This places Toronto’s commute time just slightly better than Dublin, where it takes 29 minutes and 30 seconds to travel the same distance. London, identified as the city with the worst traffic globally, requires 37 minutes and 20 seconds to cover 10 kilometres.

The report highlights that Torontonians lost an average of 98 hours in 2023 due to rush-hour traffic. In comparison, Dublin commuters lost 158 hours, while London drivers lost 148 hours. These statistics are based on data collected from over 600 million in-car navigation systems and smartphones.

According to the data, the worst day for Toronto commuters was November 30, when drivers spent an average of 33 minutes completing a 10-kilometre trip. Additionally, Wednesdays between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. were identified as the worst time of the week to drive in Toronto, with commuters spending an average of 37 minutes and 50 seconds to cover just 10 kilometres.

Interestingly, Toronto drivers face worse traffic conditions than those in any other North American city, including New York. In the largest city in the U.S., it takes drivers 24 minutes and 50 seconds to travel 10 kilometres, five minutes faster than in Toronto.

TomTom’s data also reveals that traffic in Toronto is notably worse than in other major Canadian municipalities. Vancouver, ranking 32nd overall, requires an average of 23 minutes and 10 seconds to travel 10 kilometres. On the other hand, Montreal, which ranked 103rd, boasts the best commute times among major Canadian cities, with drivers spending approximately 19 minutes to cover the same distance.

In conclusion, Toronto’s traffic congestion has reached new heights, placing the city at the top of the list for North America. The data from TomTom’s annual traffic index underscores the significant impact of traffic on Torontonians, who lose valuable time and productivity due to prolonged commutes. Efforts to alleviate congestion and improve transportation infrastructure are crucial to ensure smoother and more efficient travel within the city..