Road Traffic & Congestion Explorer
Analyze traffic volumes, daily vehicle flows, and congestion levels across major UK motorways and A-roads powered by Department for Transport (DfT) count points.
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Data from Department for Transport (DfT) Road Traffic Statistics. Map tiles © CARTO / OpenStreetMap.
Frequently Asked Questions
Traffic counts, HGV breakdowns, and road volume statistics are sourced from the Department for Transport (DfT) national road traffic database, covering major UK motorways and trunk A-roads.
You can analyze Average Annual Daily Flow (AADF), daily car volume, heavy goods vehicle (HGV) ratios, and congestion levels for specific road segments.
Yes. Search any UK motorway or major road (e.g. M1, M6, M25, A1(M), A38) or location postcode to inspect historic count points and volume trends.
Analyzing historical vehicle flow and peak HGV proportions helps commercial drivers and commuters identify less congested alternative routes and optimal travel windows.