Seattle ranks as 10th most congested city for traffic in the U.S.

SEATTLE — Drivers in the Seattle metro area are facing increased traffic congestion this year, with the average commuter losing nearly three days annually stuck in traffic, according to new data from INRIX, a transportation data and analytics company.

Seattle is ranked as the tenth most congested city in the nation.

This year, drivers spent an average of 68 hours in traffic, an increase from 63 hours in 2024. The worst year for traffic was 2019, with commuters losing about 74 hours…

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