I-5 North Traffic in Los Angeles

As of 2:45 pm PDT, I-5 North in Los Angeles is averaging 47 mph across 28 sensors, 4 mph slower than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is near S Of 2 at 15 mph (usually 18 mph). 2 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.

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Incidents on I-5 North right now

Traffic Hazard: I5 N / N Broadway
Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj: I5 N / DOWNEY RD ONR

Is I-5 North moving right now?

Slow stretches as of 2:45 pm PDT, and why:

Near S Of 2: 15 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 18 mph at this time).
Near Gaspar: 26 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 53 mph).
Near S Of 710: 31 mph, likely a nearby incident: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj (I5 N / DOWNEY RD ONR).

Earlier in the last 24 hours

1:15 pm: Traffic Hazard, I5 N / Paramount Blvd
1:00 pm: FIRE-Report of Fire, I5 N / Hollywood Way Ofr
12:55 pm: FIRE-Report of Fire, I5 N / GLENOAKS BLVD
12:40 pm: Trfc Collision-No Inj, I5 N / I405 N
12:35 pm: Traffic Hazard, I5 N / I5 S Sr14 Con
12:35 pm: Traffic Hazard, I5 N / I5 S Sr14 Con
12:10 pm: Traffic Hazard, I5 N / NO LAKE HUGHES RD
11:55 am: BREAK-Traffic Break, I5 N / I210 W

Best time to drive I-5 North ("the 5")

Traffic is usually worst on Friday around 4 pm (about 49 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (51 mph on Thursdays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (49 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 53 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 12 pm (53 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on I-5 North in Los Angeles, by day and hour (local time)
Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	67	57	53	52	52	53	53	53	54	52	51	50	50	55	61	65	67
Tue	66	57	53	52	52	53	54	55	55	54	53	51	51	54	59	64	67
Wed	66	57	53	52	52	53	54	55	55	54	52	51	52	55	60	64	67
Thu	66	57	53	51	52	53	54	54	54	54	52	50	50	54	59	63	67
Fri	67	59	55	54	53	53	52	52	51	50	49	49	49	52	56	61	66
Sat	68	66	64	62	59	55	53	53	53	54	54	55	55	57	59	62	66
Sun	68	68	68	67	65	60	57	55	55	55	54	55	55	56	57	59	66

Averages of every 5-minute reading we have recorded at this time of the week. Colors match the live map.

Questions

Why is I-5 North slow right now?

Near S Of 2: 15 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 18 mph at this time). Near Gaspar: 26 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 53 mph). Near S Of 710: 31 mph, likely a nearby incident: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj (I5 N / DOWNEY RD ONR).

When is traffic worst on I-5 North in Los Angeles?

Traffic on I-5 North is usually worst on Friday around 4 pm (about 49 mph).

What is the best time to drive I-5 North in Los Angeles?

On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (51 mph on Thursdays) and around 4 pm (49 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 53 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-5 North busy right now?

Drives that use I-5 North

Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on I-5 North and the roads around it:

Norwalk to Valencia · Costa Mesa to Valencia · Santa Ana to Valencia · Anaheim to Valencia · Downey to Valencia · South Gate to Valencia · Norwalk to Palmdale · Norwalk to Lancaster · Norwalk to Santa Clarita · East Los Angeles to Valencia

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Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	67	57	53	52	52	53	53	53	54	52	51	50	50	55	61	65	67
Tue	66	57	53	52	52	53	54	55	55	54	53	51	51	54	59	64	67
Wed	66	57	53	52	52	53	54	55	55	54	52	51	52	55	60	64	67
Thu	66	57	53	51	52	53	54	54	54	54	52	50	50	54	59	63	67
Fri	67	59	55	54	53	53	52	52	51	50	49	49	49	52	56	61	66
Sat	68	66	64	62	59	55	53	53	53	54	54	55	55	57	59	62	66
Sun	68	68	68	67	65	60	57	55	55	55	54	55	55	56	57	59	66

Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	67	57	53	52	52	53	53	53	54	52	51	50	50	55	61	65	67
Tue	66	57	53	52	52	53	54	55	55	54	53	51	51	54	59	64	67
Wed	66	57	53	52	52	53	54	55	55	54	52	51	52	55	60	64	67
Thu	66	57	53	51	52	53	54	54	54	54	52	50	50	54	59	63	67
Fri	67	59	55	54	53	53	52	52	51	50	49	49	49	52	56	61	66
Sat	68	66	64	62	59	55	53	53	53	54	54	55	55	57	59	62	66
Sun	68	68	68	67	65	60	57	55	55	55	54	55	55	56	57	59	66

Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	67	57	53	52	52	53	53	53	54	52	51	50	50	55	61	65	67
Tue	66	57	53	52	52	53	54	55	55	54	53	51	51	54	59	64	67
Wed	66	57	53	52	52	53	54	55	55	54	52	51	52	55	60	64	67
Thu	66	57	53	51	52	53	54	54	54	54	52	50	50	54	59	63	67
Fri	67	59	55	54	53	53	52	52	51	50	49	49	49	52	56	61	66
Sat	68	66	64	62	59	55	53	53	53	54	54	55	55	57	59	62	66
Sun	68	68	68	67	65	60	57	55	55	55	54	55	55	56	57	59	66