It comes to no surprise to my employees at the Anderson Law Firm and anyone else who works in the Metroplex that DFW has the fifth worst traffic congestion in the United States, just look at the roads every morning! In terms of fuel waste and time lost by commuters, North Texas has the fifth worst traffic congestion in the country as calculated by the 2011 Urban Mobility Report.

What makes traffic in DFW so annoying is that it’s not just during rush hour anymore – it feels like it’s all the time! If you drive north on Interstate 35 around Western Center Blvd there is always some delay. In fact, this new study noted that 40 percent of all traffic congestion happens during midday and at night.

We all know that traffic increases road rage and the possibility of a car accident. It’s a no brainer – people are agitated, their running late and they forget to pay attention or they make sudden movements that hurt others around them. Just remember, the next time you’re in traffic in DFW to stay calm and avoid making the mistakes that could cause you to wreck. It will only hold you up even more.

So what cities beat out DFW as having the most traffic congestion? I’ll bet you can guess.
Metro areas that wasted the most fuel in traffic, 2010:

City, million gallons

1. Los Angeles, 278
2. New York, 190
3. Chicago, 184
4. Washington, 95
5. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, 81

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