I-80 West Traffic in Sacramento

As of 6:00 pm PDT, I-80 West in Sacramento is averaging 64 mph across 90 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near 80wb To 5nb at 23 mph (usually 51 mph). 2 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.

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Incidents on I-80 West right now

• Hit and Run No Injuries: I80 W / Jwo Reed Ave
• Trfc Collision-No Inj: I80 W / Dixon Ave Ofr
• Trfc Collision-No Inj: I80 W / Dixon Ave Ofr

Is I-80 West moving right now?

Slow stretches as of 6:00 pm PDT, and why:

• Near 80wb To 5nb: 23 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 51 mph).
• Near 4a5344 Loc 72: 27 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 53 mph).
• Near 4a5344 Loc 73: 35 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 61 mph).
• Near 4a5344 Loc 51: 39 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 65 mph).

Earlier in the last 24 hours

• 5:25 pm: Traffic Hazard, I80 W I5 S Con / I5 S
• 5:25 pm: Traffic Hazard, I80 W I5 S Con / I5 S
• 5:15 pm: Traffic Hazard, I80 W / W Capitol Ave
• 5:15 pm: Traffic Hazard, I80 W / W Capitol Ave
• 5:00 pm: Traffic Hazard, I80 W / Kidwell Rd Ofr
• 4:45 pm: Traffic Hazard, I80 W / Pedrick Rd Ofr
• 4:25 pm: Trfc Collision-No Inj, I80 W / Jeo Truxel Rd
• 4:20 pm: Traffic Hazard, I80 W / Jwo Indian Hill Rd

Best time to drive I-80 West

Traffic is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 56 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (56 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 3 pm (59 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Sundays around 1 pm (59 mph).

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

Questions

Why is I-80 West slow right now?

Near 80wb To 5nb: 23 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 51 mph). Near 4a5344 Loc 72: 27 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 53 mph). Near 4a5344 Loc 73: 35 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 61 mph). Near 4a5344 Loc 51: 39 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 65 mph).

When is traffic worst on I-80 West in Sacramento?

Traffic on I-80 West is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 56 mph).

What is the best time to drive I-80 West in Sacramento?

On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (56 mph on Tuesdays) and around 3 pm (59 mph on Fridays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.

Is I-80 West busy right now?

As of 6:00 pm PDT, I-80 West in Sacramento is averaging 64 mph across 90 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near 80wb To 5nb at 23 mph (usually 51 mph). 2 sensors report stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.

Drives that use I-80 West

Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on I-80 West and the roads around it:

Roseville to Concord · Roseville to Vallejo · Roseville to Fairfield · Roseville to Davis · Sacramento to San Francisco · Sacramento to Oakland · Sacramento to San Leandro · Laguna to San Francisco · Sacramento to San Ramon · Elk Grove to Oakland

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