I-5 South Traffic in Los Angeles

As of 4:00 pm PDT, I-5 South in Los Angeles is averaging 44 mph across 28 sensors, 3 mph faster than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is near Atlantic at 15 mph (usually 12 mph). 9 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.

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Incidents on I-5 South right now

Hit and Run No Injuries: I5 S / Broadway Onr
Traffic Hazard: I5 S / Slauson Ave Ofr
Traffic Hazard: I5 S / E SLAUSON AVE
Traffic Hazard: I5 S / SO SR118

Is I-5 South moving right now?

Slow stretches as of 4:00 pm PDT, and why:

Near Atlantic: 15 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 12 mph at this time).
Near S Of 710: 18 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 12 mph at this time).
Near Dorris: 19 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 21 mph at this time).
Near Alameda 2: 21 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 43 mph).

Earlier in the last 24 hours

3:00 pm: Traffic Hazard, I5 S / Empire Ave Ofr
2:00 pm: Hit and Run No Injuries, I5 S / Broadway Onr
1:55 pm: Traffic Hazard, I5 S / I5 S Ca134 E Con
12:45 pm: Traffic Hazard, I5 S / Slauson Ave Onr
12:45 pm: Traffic Hazard, I5 S / Slauson Ave Onr
12:35 pm: Traffic Hazard, I5 S / I5 S Sr110 N Con
11:25 am: Traffic Hazard, I5 S Sr110 S Con / Sr110 S
9:25 am: Traffic Hazard, I5 S / Sr126

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

Traffic is usually worst on Friday around 4 pm (about 45 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (47 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (45 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 53 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 2 pm (50 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on I-5 South 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	59	52	51	54	55	55	55	53	51	49	49	49	53	60	64	67
Tue	67	57	49	47	51	53	54	54	53	51	49	48	47	50	57	62	67
Wed	68	58	50	47	49	53	54	53	52	50	48	48	48	50	56	62	67
Thu	67	58	50	48	51	53	53	53	52	50	49	47	47	50	55	60	66
Fri	67	59	52	50	52	53	51	50	48	46	45	45	45	48	53	58	64
Sat	67	64	63	61	58	55	53	51	50	50	50	51	52	54	58	60	65
Sun	68	68	67	67	65	62	59	56	55	54	54	55	56	56	57	59	65

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 South slow right now?

Near Atlantic: 15 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 12 mph at this time). Near S Of 710: 18 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 12 mph at this time). Near Dorris: 19 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 21 mph at this time). Near Alameda 2: 21 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 43 mph).

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

Traffic on I-5 South is usually worst on Friday around 4 pm (about 45 mph).

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

On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (47 mph on Tuesdays) and around 4 pm (45 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 53 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-5 South busy right now?

Drives that use I-5 South

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

Bakersfield to Irvine · Valencia to Costa Mesa · Valencia to Irvine · Valencia to Santa Ana · Valencia to Anaheim · Valencia to Norwalk · Valencia to Downey · Santa Clarita to Costa Mesa · Canyon Country to Irvine · Canyon Country to Santa Ana

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Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	67	59	52	51	54	55	55	55	53	51	49	49	49	53	60	64	67
Tue	67	57	49	47	51	53	54	54	53	51	49	48	47	50	57	62	67
Wed	68	58	50	47	49	53	54	53	52	50	48	48	48	50	56	62	67
Thu	67	58	50	48	51	53	53	53	52	50	49	47	47	50	55	60	66
Fri	67	59	52	50	52	53	51	50	48	46	45	45	45	48	53	58	64
Sat	67	64	63	61	58	55	53	51	50	50	50	51	52	54	58	60	65
Sun	68	68	67	67	65	62	59	56	55	54	54	55	56	56	57	59	65

Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	67	59	52	51	54	55	55	55	53	51	49	49	49	53	60	64	67
Tue	67	57	49	47	51	53	54	54	53	51	49	48	47	50	57	62	67
Wed	68	58	50	47	49	53	54	53	52	50	48	48	48	50	56	62	67
Thu	67	58	50	48	51	53	53	53	52	50	49	47	47	50	55	60	66
Fri	67	59	52	50	52	53	51	50	48	46	45	45	45	48	53	58	64
Sat	67	64	63	61	58	55	53	51	50	50	50	51	52	54	58	60	65
Sun	68	68	67	67	65	62	59	56	55	54	54	55	56	56	57	59	65

Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	67	59	52	51	54	55	55	55	53	51	49	49	49	53	60	64	67
Tue	67	57	49	47	51	53	54	54	53	51	49	48	47	50	57	62	67
Wed	68	58	50	47	49	53	54	53	52	50	48	48	48	50	56	62	67
Thu	67	58	50	48	51	53	53	53	52	50	49	47	47	50	55	60	66
Fri	67	59	52	50	52	53	51	50	48	46	45	45	45	48	53	58	64
Sat	67	64	63	61	58	55	53	51	50	50	50	51	52	54	58	60	65
Sun	68	68	67	67	65	62	59	56	55	54	54	55	56	56	57	59	65