≈ 28
Avg. hours lost to congestion/yr (Albuquerque)
≈ 51
U.S. average (large metros)
I-25, I-40
Main corridors
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Hours lost to congestion per year | 28 | 51 |
National ranking
New Mexico ranks #35 of 44 states by traffic fatalities per 100k.
| #1 | Kentucky | 0 |
| #2 | Utah | 0 |
| #3 | Louisiana | 0 |
| #4 | Montana | 1.9 |
| #5 | Wyoming | 6 |
| #6 | New Jersey | 7.3 |
| #7 | Ohio | 9.9 |
| #8 | Wisconsin | 9.9 |
| #9 | Washington | 9.9 |
| #10 | Virginia | 10.7 |
| #11 | Michigan | 10.8 |
| #12 | Missouri | 16 |
| #13 | North Carolina | 16 |
| #14 | Georgia | 16.1 |
| #15 | Arizona | 17 |
| #16 | Oklahoma | 17 |
| #17 | South Dakota | 17.6 |
| #18 | Nebraska | 18.7 |
| #19 | Iowa | 19.4 |
| #20 | Kansas | 19.5 |
| #21 | New Hampshire | 20 |
| #22 | Maine | 20 |
| #23 | Idaho | 20.5 |
| #24 | Arkansas | 22.4 |
| #25 | Indiana | 25 |
| #26 | Delaware | 25 |
| #27 | South Carolina | 25 |
| #28 | Mississippi | 25.5 |
| #29 | Alabama | 25.5 |
| #30 | Rhode Island | 25.7 |
| #31 | West Virginia | 26 |
| #32 | Texas | 27 |
| #33 | Connecticut | 27.5 |
| #34 | Hawaii | 27.5 |
| #35 | New Mexico | 28 |
| #36 | California | 29 |
| #37 | Minnesota | 40 |
| #38 | Oregon | 45 |
| #39 | Vermont | 48 |
| #40 | Alaska | 49 |
| #41 | Colorado | 52 |
| #42 | Massachusetts | 88 |
| #43 | Illinois | 102 |
| #44 | Florida | 240 |
Overview
New Mexico's traffic stands at ≈ 28, a key indicator for anyone evaluating traffic in the state. Additional figures include u.s. average (large metros): ≈ 51, main corridors: I-25, I-40, giving a fuller picture of traffic trends across New Mexico. New Mexico has relatively light traffic congestion compared to national metros, though Albuquerque experiences peak-hour delays on I-25 and I-40.