5 Most Congested States in the US

3. New Jersey 

Vehicles Per Mile: 176.07 

New Jersey faces severe congestion issues, ranking as one of the most congested states in the US. Commuters waste over 52 hours annually in traffic, costing each licensed driver around $1,465. With nearly a million hours of delay daily and 40% of roads at or over capacity, congestion is a significant problem. The state invests heavily in roadway projects annually to alleviate congestion, spending nearly $300 million on major bottleneck locations. New Jersey commuters spend over 48 hours annually stuck in traffic, the highest in the nation.