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Monthly US Road Traffic Speed Trends
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This dataset presents historical median traffic speeds on the National Highway System in the USA from 2019 to 2022. It provides a detailed view of traffic speed trends across various roadway types, months, and vehicle types. Collected by the Department of Transportation, it serves as a valuable resource for understanding road performance and mobility patterns.
Columns
- Year: The specific year of data observation, ranging from 2019 to 2022.
- Month: The month of data observation within each year (e.g., June, July).
- Vehicle Type: Categorisation of vehicles, including Passenger and Freight.
- Time Period (AM/PM): Indicates whether the observation was made during AM or PM hours.
- Area Type: Specifies the geographical area type, such as Urban.
- Functional Classification: A numerical code representing the functional class of the roadway, ranging from 1 to 7.
- Speed (MPH): The 50th percentile median traffic speed measured in Miles Per Hour.
Distribution
This dataset is supplied as a CSV file named
traffic-speed.csv. It is approximately 115.62 kB in size and contains 7 columns. The dataset includes approximately 3,556 records, with the 'Speed' column having 3,539 valid entries.Usage
- Traffic Management and Urban Planning: Informing decisions on road design, capacity, and traffic flow optimisation.
- Transportation Research: Analysing historical traffic patterns, identifying congestion points, and studying the impact of various factors on road efficiency.
- Infrastructure Development: Guiding investments and planning for future road projects and maintenance.
- Policy Making: Developing regulations related to speed limits, vehicle operations, and public safety on national highways.
- Logistics and Fleet Management: Optimising routes and schedules for freight and passenger transport.
Coverage
- Geographic Scope: Data covers the National Highway System across the United States of America.
- Time Range: Observations span from 2019 to 2022, with data presented on a monthly basis.
- Data Dimensions: Includes different vehicle types (Passenger, Freight), various area types (e.g., Urban), and functional classifications of roadways.
- Data Availability Notes: While most columns have 3,556 valid records, the 'Speed' column has 17 missing values out of 3,556 records.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Government Agencies: For national and local transportation planning, policy development, and road network analysis.
- Urban Planners and Engineers: To design sustainable transport systems and manage traffic congestion.
- Researchers and Academics: For studies on transportation economics, environmental impacts, and traffic modelling.
- Logistics and Delivery Companies: To enhance route efficiency and understand delivery time predictability.
- Automotive and Tech Companies: For developing navigation systems, autonomous driving solutions, and smart city applications.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- US National Highway Traffic Speeds (2019-2022)
- Monthly US Road Traffic Speed Trends
- USA National Highway System Performance Data
- Historical US Traffic Speed Analytics
- Department of Transportation Highway Speeds
Attributes
Original Data Source: Monthly US Road Traffic Speed Trends
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