Vehicles in California
California leads the nation in electric vehicle adoption.
Households without a vehicle
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B08201 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| EV share of new sales2024 | 25% | 9% |
- •About 1 in 4 new cars sold in California is electric — the highest share in the U.S.
Public Transit in California
California's major metros run extensive transit systems.
Workers commuting by public transit
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, share of workers 16+, B08301 (2020 not released).
Airports in California
California's airports are among the busiest in the world.
Passengers boarded at California's six largest airports
2003–2023Bureau of Transportation Statistics / FAA, enplanements at LAX, SFO, SAN, SJC, OAK and SMF.
Passengers boarded at LAX
2003–2023Bureau of Transportation Statistics / FAA, Los Angeles International enplanements.
Traffic in California
California commuters face some of the worst congestion in the country.
Traffic fatalities
1994–2024NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), State Traffic Data.
Fatality rate per 100 million vehicle miles
1994–2024NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), State Traffic Data.
| Indicator | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Mean commute time2023, ACS | 29.0 min | 26.8 min |
Commuting Patterns in California
Most Californians still drive alone to work.
Mean travel time to work
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, aggregate travel time ÷ workers not working at home, B08013/B08012 (2020 not released).
Workers who drive alone
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, share of workers 16+, B08301 (2020 not released).
Workers who work from home
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, share of workers 16+, B08301 (2020 not released).
Infrastructure in California
California maintains the nation's largest highway and bridge network.
Bridges in poor condition
2000–2025FHWA National Bridge Inventory, Bridge Condition by Highway System (as of June each year).
Bridges in good condition
2000–2025FHWA National Bridge Inventory, Bridge Condition by Highway System (as of June each year).
Total highway bridges
2000–2025FHWA National Bridge Inventory, Bridge Condition by Highway System (as of June each year).
Vehicle miles traveled
1994–2024FHWA vehicle miles traveled as published with NHTSA FARS (fatalities ÷ fatality rate per 100M VMT).