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Traffic Volume Declined in September

November 16, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Compared to the same month the previous year, traffic volume in the U.S. was down in September. The 12-month rolling average slightly down from record high level in August.

Travel volume in September declined on a year-over-year basis. This is the third month in 2018 where the monthly driving total declined on a year-over-year basis.

Increased driving, coupled with the higher numbers of new, insured vehicles, has supported higher collision repair industry volume and auto physical damage insurance claims across the U.S.

Travel for the month of September is estimated at 260.6 billion vehicle miles nationwide according to the most

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