Results culled from three companies that analyze traffic through GPS agree that Thursdays are one of the worst days, if not the worst, according to the Los Angeles Times. There's some variation to the data—one firm says Fridays are just as bad, another says Wednesdays are equally terrible. read more
The worst traffic in LA is from 5:30-5:45PM on Thursdays, but depending on when you're driving 1. People tend to leave work earlier or later than usual on Fridays, thus spreading out the rush hour and somewhat mitigating afternoon traffic. read more
All three companies agree, Tuesdays have the worst morning delays. Traffic after 9 a.m. on Tuesdays takes about a third longer than if traffic weren’t snarled. The eastbound 10 is the absolute worst for traffic in the greater L.A. area, and the second worst route in the country. No surprise there. read more
"L.A. has one of the worst records of traffic in history," said Julie Mossler, a spokesperson for Waze, the free navigation app that helps drivers avoid traffic backups. Mossler says judging by the speeds of their users, one day in particular is the worst for Los Angeles motorists. "Thursday is the slowest day. read more