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SR-18 West Traffic in Seattle
As of 6:00 pm PDT, SR-18 West in Seattle is averaging 60 mph across 23 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Raging River at 12 mph (usually 55 mph). 1 sensor reports stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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Is SR-18 West moving right now?
Slow stretches as of 6:00 pm PDT, and why:
- Near Raging River: 12 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 55 mph).
Best time to drive SR-18 West
Traffic is usually worst on Thursday around 4 pm (about 57 mph). On weekdays the morning slowdown peaks around 7 am (61 mph on Mondays) and the evening slowdown around 4 pm (57 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph. On weekends it is slowest on Sundays around 5 pm (62 mph).
| Day | 5am | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | – | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Tue | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Wed | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Thu | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 57 | 58 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Fri | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 59 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Sat | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Sun | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | – | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | – | – |
Averages of every 5-minute reading we have recorded at this time of the week. Colors match the live map.
Questions
Why is SR-18 West slow right now?
Near Raging River: 12 mph, likely heavier traffic than usual for this time (usually 55 mph).
When is traffic worst on SR-18 West in Seattle?
Traffic on SR-18 West is usually worst on Thursday around 4 pm (about 57 mph).
What is the best time to drive SR-18 West in Seattle?
On weekdays, avoid around 7 am (61 mph on Mondays) and around 4 pm (57 mph on Thursdays). Midday (10 am to 2 pm) averages 62 mph, and early mornings and late evenings are fastest.
Is SR-18 West busy right now?
As of 6:00 pm PDT, SR-18 West in Seattle is averaging 60 mph across 23 sensors, about normal for this time. The slowest stretch is near Raging River at 12 mph (usually 55 mph). 1 sensor reports stop-and-go traffic under 30 mph.
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