Traffic Camera Coverage: State Rankings 2025
Complete data-driven ranking of all 50 states by traffic camera coverage quality, density, and accessibility. According to the FHWA, real-time traffic monitoring helps drivers make safer, more informed decisions. Research indicates that real-time traveler information systems can reduce incident-related delays by up to 40% by enabling faster detection and response—making the density of a state's camera network a direct factor in its overall roadway safety and efficiency.
EXPLORE ALL STATE CAMERAS →Coverage quality varies dramatically by state. TrafficVision.Live aggregates cameras from all 50 states, providing unified access regardless of your state's DOT system quality.
Top Tier: Excellent Coverage (Grade A)
These states represent the gold standard in traffic monitoring, with high-density camera networks covering both major metros and critical rural corridors.
Cameras: 8,500+
Coverage: Caltrans massive network, all metros covered
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California maintains the largest network in the country, covering nearly every mile of the state's expansive freeway system with high-quality feeds.
Cameras: 7,200+
Coverage: High-density urban and interstate corridors
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Texas manages a vast geographical area with exceptional coverage in major metros like Houston, Dallas, and Austin, alongside comprehensive interstate monitoring.
Cameras: 2,500+
Coverage: Thruway + NYC comprehensive monitoring
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From the massive NYC DOT network to the upstate Thruway system, New York provides some of the best visual traffic data in the world.
The largest network in the country, Caltrans monitors almost every mile of the state's massive freeway system. ::
Cameras: 7,200+
Coverage: TxDOT statewide system, major cities excellent
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Texas manages a vast geographical area with high-quality feeds in all major metros and primary interstate corridors.
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OPEN CAMERA MAP →Second Tier: Good Coverage (Grade B)
These states offer strong coverage in urban centers but may have gaps in more remote rural areas.
Virginia (VDOT)
Strong urban monitoring in NoVa and Richmond, rapidly improving rural corridors.
North Carolina
Excellent metro coverage in Charlotte and Raleigh, solid I-85/I-40 corridors.
Maryland
Baltimore and DC area monitoring is world-class, though rural Western MD is sparser.
Massachusetts
Boston is comprehensive; coverage remains solid along the primary MassPike and Route 3 routes.
Florida
Complete I-95/I-75/I-4 monitoring with excellent coverage in all vacation metros.
Third Tier: Moderate Coverage (Grade C)
Adequate for major city commuting, but limited when traveling between regions.
- Minnesota: Twin Cities good, limited rural
- Wisconsin: Milwaukee adequate, improving
- Missouri: St. Louis/KC moderate
- Connecticut: I-95 covered, limited inland
- South Carolina: Major routes, sparse rural
- Louisiana: New Orleans/Baton Rouge, limited beyond
- Kentucky: Louisville/Lexington, improving
- Utah: Salt Lake good, I-15 coverage
- Nevada: Las Vegas/Reno, I-15 limited
- Alabama: Birmingham moderate, limited statewide
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SELECT YOUR STATE →Lower Tier: Limited Coverage (Grade D/F)
These states have significant monitoring gaps, often limited to a single metro area or only the busiest interstate interchange.
- Oklahoma: OKC/Tulsa limited, sparse rural
- Kansas: Very limited coverage statewide
- Arkansas: Little Rock minimal, rural none
- Iowa: Des Moines minimal, very limited rural
- Nebraska: Omaha minimal, rural virtually none
- New Mexico: Albuquerque limited, rural minimal
- Idaho: Boise adequate, rural very limited
- Maine: Portland minimal, rural sparse
- New Hampshire: Manchester minimal, limited statewide
- Vermont: Very limited coverage statewide
- Rhode Island: Providence limited, small state
- Delaware: I-95 only, minimal overall
- Montana/Wyoming: Extremely limited coverage, vast gaps
Key Findings 2025
Best Overall Corridor
The Northeast Corridor (PA, NY, NJ) remains the most densely monitored region in the world, with cameras often spaced less than a mile apart.
Most Improved
Georgia has seen massive expansion in the Atlanta metro area, moving up significantly in the rankings over the last 24 months.
Biggest Gaps
The Mountain West remains the most challenging area for travelers, where low population density makes the cost of rural camera deployment prohibitive.
Why Coverage Varies
- Population Density: Dense states justify more cameras per mile.
- State DOT Funding: Well-funded DOTs (like PennDOT) invest heavily in monitoring.
- Weather Challenges: States prone to snow (PA, NY, OH) prioritize cameras for plowing efficiency.
- Toll Road Revenue: Toll authorities often have better funding for camera systems than general DOTs.
- Geography: Vast, flat states are easier to cover than mountainous regions requiring complex wireless relays.
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VIEW ALL STATE CAMERAS →Why doesn't my state have cameras in rural areas?
Rural deployment is expensive due to lack of existing power and fiber optic infrastructure. Many states use mobile solar-powered trailers for temporary rural monitoring.
Are state rankings updated every year?
Yes, we analyze new camera deployments quarterly and update our official state rankings annually to reflect DOT infrastructure investments.
Can I see local street cameras in these states?
While our focus is on State DOT highway cameras, many top-tier states (NY, CA, TX) also provide feeds from municipal street cameras in major city centers.
Which state has the most HD cameras?
Currently, Florida (FDOT) and Virginia (VDOT) have the highest percentage of high-definition 1080p feeds in their networks.