I-15 North Traffic in Orange County

As of 3:31 pm PST, I-15 North in Orange County is averaging 56 mph across 28 sensors, 5 mph faster than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is north of 2nd, at 30 mph.

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Is I-15 North moving right now?

Slow stretches as of 3:31 pm PST, and why:

Near 0.3 N/o 2nd: 30 mph, likely heavy traffic.
Near Magnolia N/b On: 31 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 37 mph at this time).
Near .19 S/o Jct 15/91: 36 mph, likely heavy traffic.

Earlier in the last 24 hours

1:41 pm: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj, I15 N No / Magnolia Ave
1:41 pm: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj, I15 N No / Magnolia Ave
8:11 am: Trfc Collision-No Inj, I15 N SO / HIDDEN VALLEY PKWY HV
7:31 am: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj, I15 N No / 2nd St
7:16 am: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt, I15 N / 6TH ST RV EXIT 100
7:16 am: Trfc Collision-1141Enrt, I15 N So / 6th St Rv Exit 100
5:31 am: FIRE-Report of Fire, I15 N / Temescal Canyon Rd
2:41 am: CLOSURE of a Road, I15 N / Weirick Rd

Best time to drive I-15 North ("the 15")

Traffic is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 40 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (40 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 3 pm (49 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 56 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 11 am (51 mph).

Typical average speed (mph) on I-15 North in Orange County, 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	63	50	42	41	47	55	57	57	56	56	55	60	63	65	66	66	67
Tue	65	51	42	40	48	55	57	58	57	55	56	59	62	65	67	67	68
Wed	66	51	40	43	48	53	57	57	57	55	55	60	63	66	66	66	68
Thu	65	51	43	43	48	53	56	57	57	52	51	57	63	66	67	67	68
Fri	67	59	50	46	51	55	54	53	53	50	49	53	57	61	63	65	67
Sat	67	67	66	63	59	55	51	52	54	54	54	56	59	61	64	65	67
Sun	67	66	68	67	64	60	53	52	53	55	60	62	63	63	64	64	68

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

Questions

Why is I-15 North slow right now?

Near 0.3 N/o 2nd: 30 mph, likely heavy traffic. Near Magnolia N/b On: 31 mph, likely the usual rush-hour slowdown here (usually 37 mph at this time). Near .19 S/o Jct 15/91: 36 mph, likely heavy traffic.

When is traffic worst on I-15 North in Orange County?

Traffic on I-15 North is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 40 mph).

What is the best time to drive I-15 North in Orange County?

On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (40 mph on Tuesdays) and around 3 pm (49 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 56 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-15 North busy right now?

As of 3:31 pm PST, I-15 North in Orange County is averaging 56 mph across 28 sensors, 5 mph faster than usual for this time. The slowest stretch is north of 2nd, at 30 mph.

Drives that use I-15 North

Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on I-15 North and the roads around it:

San Diego to Ontario · San Marcos to Ontario · Vista to Ontario · Carlsbad to Rancho Cucamonga · Oceanside to Rancho Cucamonga · Vista to Rancho Cucamonga · Vista to Upland · Fallbrook to Ontario · Fallbrook to Rancho Cucamonga · Temecula to Upland

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Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	63	50	42	41	47	55	57	57	56	56	55	60	63	65	66	66	67
Tue	65	51	42	40	48	55	57	58	57	55	56	59	62	65	67	67	68
Wed	66	51	40	43	48	53	57	57	57	55	55	60	63	66	66	66	68
Thu	65	51	43	43	48	53	56	57	57	52	51	57	63	66	67	67	68
Fri	67	59	50	46	51	55	54	53	53	50	49	53	57	61	63	65	67
Sat	67	67	66	63	59	55	51	52	54	54	54	56	59	61	64	65	67
Sun	67	66	68	67	64	60	53	52	53	55	60	62	63	63	64	64	68

Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	63	50	42	41	47	55	57	57	56	56	55	60	63	65	66	66	67
Tue	65	51	42	40	48	55	57	58	57	55	56	59	62	65	67	67	68
Wed	66	51	40	43	48	53	57	57	57	55	55	60	63	66	66	66	68
Thu	65	51	43	43	48	53	56	57	57	52	51	57	63	66	67	67	68
Fri	67	59	50	46	51	55	54	53	53	50	49	53	57	61	63	65	67
Sat	67	67	66	63	59	55	51	52	54	54	54	56	59	61	64	65	67
Sun	67	66	68	67	64	60	53	52	53	55	60	62	63	63	64	64	68

Day	5am	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	63	50	42	41	47	55	57	57	56	56	55	60	63	65	66	66	67
Tue	65	51	42	40	48	55	57	58	57	55	56	59	62	65	67	67	68
Wed	66	51	40	43	48	53	57	57	57	55	55	60	63	66	66	66	68
Thu	65	51	43	43	48	53	56	57	57	52	51	57	63	66	67	67	68
Fri	67	59	50	46	51	55	54	53	53	50	49	53	57	61	63	65	67
Sat	67	67	66	63	59	55	51	52	54	54	54	56	59	61	64	65	67
Sun	67	66	68	67	64	60	53	52	53	55	60	62	63	63	64	64	68