SR-99 North Traffic in Sacramento
As of 9:30 am PDT, SR-99 North in Sacramento is averaging 56 mph across 44 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Pomegranate Ave at 30 mph (usually 51 mph).
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Incidents on SR-99 North right now
- Trfc Collision-No Inj: Sr99 N / Jso 47th Ave
Is SR-99 North moving right now?
Slow stretches as of 9:30 am PDT, and why:
- Near Pomegranate Ave: 30 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 51 mph).
- Near 99nb At 47th Ave: 32 mph, likely a nearby incident: Trfc Collision-No Inj (Sr99 N / Jso 47th Ave).
Earlier in the last 24 hours
- 8:40 am: Trfc Collision-1141Enrt, Sr99 N / Jso 47th Ave
- 8:05 am: Trfc Collision-1141Enrt, Sr99 N / Elkhorn Blvd Ofr
- 8:01 am: Trfc Collision-No Inj, Sr99 N / Jso 47th Ave
- 10:10 pm: Traffic Hazard, Sr99 N / Mack Rd
- 9:25 pm: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt, Sr99 N / I80 Bus E
- 5:30 pm: Fatality, Sr99 N / Howsley Rd Ofr
- 5:30 pm: Trfc Collision-No Inj, Sr99 N / Cosumnes River Blvd
- 5:30 pm: Trfc Collision-No Inj, Sr99 N / Cosumnes River Blvd
Best time to drive SR-99 North
Traffic is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 50 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 8 am (50 mph on Tuesdays) and the evening slowdown around 3 pm (61 mph on Mondays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Saturdays around 1 pm (62 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 68 | 61 | 54 | 55 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 62 | 64 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 66 |
| Tue | 69 | 60 | 51 | 50 | 56 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 62 | 61 | 62 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 |
| Wed | 68 | 60 | 51 | 50 | 57 | 61 | 62 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 63 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 68 |
| Thu | 69 | 61 | 53 | 52 | 58 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 62 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 68 |
| Fri | 68 | 62 | 58 | 58 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 |
| Sat | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 62 | 63 | 65 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 68 |
| Sun | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 68 |
Averages of every 5-minute reading we have recorded at this time of the week. Colors match the live map.
Questions
Why is SR-99 North slow right now?
Near Pomegranate Ave: 30 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 51 mph). Near 99nb At 47th Ave: 32 mph, likely a nearby incident: Trfc Collision-No Inj (Sr99 N / Jso 47th Ave).
When is traffic worst on SR-99 North in Sacramento?
Traffic on SR-99 North is usually worst on Tuesday around 8 am (about 50 mph).
What is the best time to drive SR-99 North in Sacramento?
On weekdays, avoid around 8 am (50 mph on Tuesdays) and around 3 pm (61 mph on Mondays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is SR-99 North busy right now?
As of 9:30 am PDT, SR-99 North in Sacramento is averaging 56 mph across 44 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Pomegranate Ave at 30 mph (usually 51 mph).
Drives that use SR-99 North
Best times to leave for these trips, from typical traffic on SR-99 North and the roads around it:
Elk Grove to SMF · Elk Grove to Davis · Elk Grove to Sacramento · Elk Grove to Roseville
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