According to research from Direct Auto Insurance, the average commuter in the U.S. spends 54 hours per year stuck in traffic. That's a lot of time sitting in your vehicle, wasting gas and frustration.

Wyoming's Traffic Jams Are More Interesting Than In Big Cities
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Wyoming's traffic issues are quite different from those in the big city. Construction, weather, and accidents are significant factors that slow traffic down, but it's rare to be stuck for long. 

The average time spent in traffic in Wyoming is 6.5 hours per year. As I mentioned, the overall average in the U.S. is 54 hours yearly. That doesn't mean there haven't been situations where traffic has been stopped for hours.

Most of our traffic jams aren't vehicular but caused by animals.

Wyoming's Traffic Jams Are More Interesting Than In Big Cities
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Sure, it's not an everyday occurrence. Still, if you have a driver's license and cruise around the state, you're going to eventually get stuck in a Bison Jam, Turkey Jam, Elk Jam, Deer Jam, Bear Jam, Antelope Jam, Cattle Jam, Sheep Jam, Horse Jam, or other types of Animal Jam.

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There are reports from visitors to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks that traffic has been stopped for up to six hours due to a good old-fashioned Bison Jam. Typically, you'll only be stopped for a few minutes, but you're driving through their house, and they're not in a rush most times.

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Bears have also shut down traffic, especially when Bear 399 was still alive. The bear population has soared over the years, and the likelihood of seeing one is greater now than ever.

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If you're in Casper, you know one of the most common animal jams is caused by the Casper Turkey Posse.

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Enjoy these videos of some of Wyoming's interesting Jams.

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