Nobody wants to find themselves stuck in a traffic jam, but if you drive in Nashville you're probably no stranger to congestion. A recent study reveals just how much time drivers spend stuck while traveling roadways in the city.

Nasvhille Traffic Can Sometimes Be Gruelling

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Peak Travel Times Are Especially Challenging in Nashville

Navigating I-24 through Nashville can often lead to gridlocked traffic, especially during peak travel hours, but just how much time are Nashville drivers spending stuck im traffic?

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Study Ranks Driver Experiences Across 900 Cities Around the World

A study released from INRIX ranked more than 900 cities in 36 countries across the globe, revealing a look at each city's commuting patterns. The study shares the amount of time lost to each driver and an estimate of how much drivers are spending on gas while they sit in traffic.

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Bad News for Drivers: Nashville, Tennessee Ranks High Nationally and Globally

Nashville, Tennessee ranked surprisingly high, coming in at #27 on the list of over 900 cities around the world, and ranking #11 for cities in the Unites States.

Here's How Many Hours Drivers Spent Stuck in Nashville Traffic Per Year

Why is Nashville so high on the list? Drivers are losing an average of 63 hours due to congestion. That's comes out to 2.63 days per year. Drivers are basically losing an entire weekend to traffic congestion every year!

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How Much Money Do Drivers Lose on Wasted Fuel While Stuck in Traffic?

When it comes to the estimated financial loss for the fuel burned during those 63 hours, the study says Nashville commuters average $1,128 los per driver. That's nearly 2 weeks worth of pay for someone making $15 per hour.

To see the full Global Traffic Scorecard for all of the cities included in the study, visit INRIX.

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