According to statistics from ADAC, a troubling report on Germany's traffic conditions has revealed that traffic jams not only increased in length during 2025, but also cleared more slowly than in previous years. The most severe congestion was reported in North Rhine-Westphalia, highlighting significant challenges in one of the country's most economically vital regions.

In total, Germany saw an unprecedented accumulation of traffic jams last year, amounting to 866,000 kilometers—7,000 kilometers longer than the previous year. For context, this massive distance is equivalent to the journey from the Earth to the Moon, which is about 384,000 kilometers. Although the total number of traffic jams stretching at least a kilometer decreased slightly to 496,000, this did little to alleviate the growing concern as traffic jams were longer and more persistent compared to previous years.

In total, German drivers spent an alarming 478,000 hours in traffic congestion in 2025, which translates to an increase of 30,000 hours compared to 2024. This staggering figure represents roughly 19,916 days—or over 54 years—of cumulative time spent stationary in traffic, emphasizing the urgent need for improvements in traffic management and infrastructure to address the worsening situation across the country.