Trucking Lab

State-by-State Truck Parking Summary

Alabama‘s parking infrastructure includes 380 private locations with a total capacity of 8,268 spaces and an average utilization rate of 57.0%. Practical factors such as trailer drops, potholes, and undesignated parking areas may impact actual availability. Public parking consists of 27 locations, including rest areas, weigh stations, welcome centers, and shoulder parking, offering 716 spaces with an average 24/7 utilization rate of 54.0%. Additionally, 46% of the state’s corridors are part of the National Highway Freight Network (NHFN). See the report for more details.

Arkansas has 213 private parking locations, offering a total of 6,596 spaces with an average utilization rate of 56.8%. The dataset excludes fuel stations, truck washes, and locations without practical overnight parking options for a more accurate analysis of true availability. Additionally, there are 27 public parking locations, including rest areas, weigh stations, welcome centers, and shoulder parking, providing 650 spaces with an average 24/7 utilization rate of 54.1%. About 57% of key corridors fall within the NHFN. See the report for more details.

Arizona has 159 private parking locations, providing a total of 7,423 spaces with an average utilization rate of 55.9%. Public parking includes 29 locations, such as rest areas, weigh stations, welcome centers, and shoulder parking, offering 713 spaces with an average 24/7 utilization rate of 50.1%. Additionally, 79% of the state’s corridors fall within the NHFN. See the report for more details.

California has 388 private parking locations, offering a total of 14,818 spaces with an average utilization rate of 56.8%. Public parking consists of 128 locations, including rest areas, weigh stations, welcome centers, and shoulder parking, providing 1,784 spaces with an average 24/7 utilization rate of 53.1%, and 74% of key corridors are within the NHFN. See the report for more details.

Colorado has 137 private parking locations with a total of 4,093 spaces and an average utilization rate of 60.4%. Additionally, there are 35 public parking locations, offering a total of 385 spaces with an average 24/7 utilization rate of 52.5%. Notably, 60% of the state’s corridors are part of the NHFN. See the report for more details.

Connecticut‘s truck parking includes 23 private locations with 894 spaces (average utilization: 58.8%) and 21 public locations, such as rest areas and service plazas, with 534 spaces (average utilization: 58.9%). Notably, 89% of corridors are NHFN. See the report for more details.

Delaware has 16 private truck parking locations offering a total of 260 spaces, with an average utilization rate of 61.1%. Public parking includes 2 locations, such as the Delaware House Travel Plaza and Smyrna Rest Area, providing 105 total spaces with an average utilization rate of 46.6%. Notably, 92% of the state’s corridors are part of the NHFN. See the report for more details.

Florida has 287 private parking locations with a total of 8,457 spaces and an average utilization rate of 62.1%. Additionally, there are 86 public parking locations, including service plazas, rest areas, weigh stations, and welcome centers, providing 3,105 spaces with an average 24/7 utilization rate of 54.9%. 71% of the state’s corridors are within the NHFN. See the report for more details.

Georgia has 387 private truck parking locations offering a total of 12,850 spaces with an average utilization rate of 60.5%. Additionally, there are 48 public parking locations, including rest areas, weigh stations, and welcome centers, with a total of 1,836 spaces and an average 24/7 utilization rate of 53.5%. About 62% of the state’s corridors are part of the NHFN. See the report for more details.

Iowa has 233 private truck parking locations with a total of 7,061 spaces and an average utilization rate of 55.6%. Additionally, there are 41 public parking locations, including rest areas, weigh stations, and picnic areas, offering 750 spaces with an average 24/7 utilization rate of 51.5%. 56% of the state’s corridors are within the NHFN. See the report for more details.

Idaho has 73 private parking locations with a total of 2,460 spaces and an average utilization rate of 55.4%. Additionally, there are 15 public parking locations, including rest areas and welcome centers, providing 371 spaces with an average 24/7 utilization rate of 57.6%. In addition, 73% of the state’s corridors are part of the NHFN. See the report for more details.

Illinois has 357 private truck parking locations offering a total of 14,099 spaces with an average utilization rate of 55.4%. Additionally, there are 97 public parking locations, including rest areas, weigh stations, welcome centers, and travel plazas, providing 1,805 spaces with an average utilization rate of 57.6%. Furthermore, 72% of the state’s corridors are within the NHFN. See the report for more details.

Indiana has 307 private parking locations, offering a total of 12,725 spaces with an average utilization rate of 56.0%. Public parking includes 42 locations, such as rest areas, welcome centers, and travel plazas, with 3,218 spaces and an average utilization rate of 51.9%. Additionally, 60% of the state’s corridors are part of the NHFN. See the report for more details.

Kansas has 170 private parking locations offering a total of 5,075 spaces with an average utilization rate of 53.0%. Additionally, there are 41 public parking locations, including rest areas and weigh stations, providing 513 spaces with a slightly higher average utilization rate of 53.6%. Approximately 48% of the state’s corridors are within the NHFN. See the report for more details.

Kentucky has 178 private parking locations with 5,982 total spaces and an average utilization rate of 53.0%. Public parking includes 38 locations, such as rest areas and weigh stations, offering 1,182 spaces with a 53.6% utilization rate. Additionally, 67% of the state’s corridors fall within the NHFN. See the report for more details.

Louisiana has 284 private truck parking locations offering 9,397 spaces with an average utilization rate of 55.3%, though practical factors like trailer drops or potholes may reduce usable capacity. Public parking includes 23 facilities—such as rest areas and weigh stations—with 396 total spaces and a 52.2% average utilization rate. Additionally, 54% of the state’s corridors fall within the NHFN. See the report for more details.

Massachusetts has 31 private parking locations with a total of 593 spaces and an average utilization rate of 59.3%. There are 41 public parking locations, including service plazas, rest areas, and welcome centers, offering a total of 466 spaces with an average 24/7 utilization rate of 56.1%. Additionally, 65% of the state’s corridors are part of the NHFN. See the report for more details.

Maryland has 58 private parking locations with a total of 1,993 spaces and an average utilization rate of 62.1%. There are 26 public parking locations, including travel plazas, rest areas, weigh stations, and welcome centers, offering 622 spaces with an average 24/7 utilization rate of 58.7%. Additionally, 64% of the state’s corridors are part of the NHFN. See the report for more details.

Maine has 34 private truck parking locations, offering a total of 738 spaces with an average utilization rate of 55.9%. The state also features 11 public parking facilities, including service plazas and visitor centers, with 106 total spaces and an average utilization rate of 52.8%. In addition, 57% of Maine’s freight corridors are part of the NHFN. See the report for more details.

Michigan has 275 private truck parking locations offering a total of 6,337 spaces with an average utilization rate of 57.0%. Additionally, there are 73 public parking locations, including rest areas and welcome centers, providing 1,843 spaces with an average 24/7 utilization rate of 44.7%. Finally, 50% of the state’s corridors are part of the NHFN. See the report for more details.

Minnesota has 194 private parking locations with a total of 3,914 spaces and an average utilization rate of 55.8%. Public parking includes 56 locations, such as rest areas and welcome centers, offering 825 spaces with an average utilization rate of 51.9%. In addition, 47% of the state’s corridors are part of the NHFN. See the report for more details.

Missouri has 313 private truck parking locations offering a total of 10,699 spaces with an average utilization rate of 57.9%. Additionally, there are 59 public parking locations, including rest areas, weigh stations, and welcome centers, providing 1,441 spaces with an average 24/7 utilization rate of 49.3%. Lastly, 67% of the state’s corridors fall within the NHFN. See the report for more details.

Mississippi has 206 private parking locations with a total of 5,674 spaces and an average utilization rate of 56.6%. Public parking includes 55 locations, such as rest areas, weigh stations, and welcome centers, offering 653 spaces with an average 24/7 utilization rate of 51.2%. Additionally, 56% of the state’s corridors are part of the NHFN. See the report for more details.

Montana has 76 private parking locations with a total of 2,818 spaces and an average utilization rate of 51.8%. Public parking consists of 70 locations, including rest areas, with 858 total spaces and an average 24/7 utilization rate of 49.5%. Additionally, 67% of the state’s corridors are part of the NHFN. See the report for more details.

North Carolina has 241 private parking locations, offering a total of 5,159 spaces with an average utilization rate of 60.2%. The state also has 51 public parking locations, including rest areas, welcome centers, and visitor centers, providing 812 spaces with an average 24/7 utilization rate of 55.4%. Furthermore, 60% of the state’s corridors are part of the NHFN. See the report for more details.

North Dakota has 74 private parking locations with a total of 3,018 spaces and an average utilization rate of 51.4%. Public parking includes 21 locations, offering 224 spaces with an average 24/7 utilization rate of 50.0%. Additionally, 67% of the state’s corridors are part of the NHFN. See the report for more details.

Nebraska has 133 private parking locations with a total of 4,081 spaces and an average utilization rate of 56.3%. There are 20 public parking locations, including rest areas, offering 327 spaces with an average 24/7 utilization rate of 60.5%. In addition, 56% of Nebraska’s corridors are part of the NHFN. See the report for more details.

New Hampshire has 29 private parking locations with a total of 442 spaces and an average utilization rate of 56.6%. There are 13 public parking locations, including rest areas and welcome centers, offering a total of 191 spaces with an average 24/7 utilization rate of 52.6%. Furthermore, 68% of the state’s corridors are part of the NHFN. See the report for more details.

New Jersey has 106 private parking locations providing a total of 2,903 spaces, with an average utilization rate of 61.8%. The state also has 26 public parking locations, including rest areas and service plazas, offering a total of 940 spaces with an average 24/7 utilization rate of 58.8%. In addition, 45% of New Jersey’s corridors are part of the NHFN. See the report for more details.

New Mexico has 122 private parking locations offering a total of 5,790 spaces, with an average utilization rate of 61.8%. Public parking includes 55 locations, such as rest areas and welcome centers, with a total of 573 spaces and a 24/7 utilization rate of 58.8%. Additionally, 64% of the state’s corridors are part of the NHFN. See the report for more details.

Nevada has 89 private parking locations offering a total of 4,865 spaces with an average utilization rate of 51.9%. There are 50 public parking locations, including rest areas, weigh stations, and welcome centers, providing 596 spaces with an average 24/7 utilization rate of 48.8%. In addition, 67% of the state’s corridors are part of the NHFN. See the report for more details.

New York has 161 private parking locations offering a total of 4,148 spaces, with an average utilization rate of 56.8%. There are 83 public parking locations, including rest areas and travel plazas, with 1,952 spaces and an average 24/7 utilization rate of 51.7%. About 73% of the state’s corridors are part of the NHFN. See the report for more details.

Ohio has 364 private parking locations offering a total of 12,129 spaces, with an average utilization rate of 52.4%. There are 97 public parking locations, including rest areas and travel plazas, providing 2,547 spaces with an average 24/7 utilization rate of 57.5%. Approximately 54% of the state’s corridors are part of the NHFN. See the report for more details.

Oklahoma has 274 private parking locations, offering a total of 8,472 spaces with an average utilization rate of 56.4%. Public parking includes 18 locations, such as rest stops, weigh stations, welcome centers, shoulder parking, and picnic areas, providing 298 spaces with an average 24/7 utilization rate of 48.8%. Approximately 63% of the state’s corridors are part of the NHFN, primarily located on the PHFS and Non-PHFS segments. Critical Rural Freight Corridor (CRFC) areas, such as US-69, also face significant parking challenges. See the report for more details.

Oregon has 94 private parking locations with a total of 3,722 spaces and an average utilization rate of 55.0%. There are 44 public parking locations, offering 674 spaces with an average 24/7 utilization rate of 55.6%. About 69% of the state’s corridors are part of the NHFN. See the report for more details.

Pennsylvania has 260 private parking locations, offering a total of 8,143 spaces with an average utilization rate of 59.5%. Public parking includes 79 locations, such as rest stops, service plazas, weigh stations, welcome centers, shoulder parking, and picnic areas, providing 1,729 spaces with an average utilization rate of 57.9%. Approximately 64% of the state’s corridors are part of the PHFS or Non-PHFS segments within NHFN. However, there are gaps in Critical Urban Freight Corridor (CUFC) and CRFC, notably along US-22 & US-15 (Duncannon), US-322 (Lewistown to Milroy), and US-15 (connecting to New York). See the report for more details.

Rhode Island has 3 private parking locations providing a total of 142 spaces with an average utilization rate of 65.1%. Public parking includes 7 locations, such as visitor centers, weigh stations, and parking areas, offering 66 spaces with an average 24/7 utilization rate of 51.8%. Approximately 78% of the state’s corridors are part of the NHFN. See the report for more details.

South Carolina has 225 private parking locations, providing a total of 6,878 spaces with an average utilization rate of 60.1%. Public parking consists of 40 locations, including rest areas, weigh stations, welcome centers, and shoulder parking, offering 936 spaces with an average 24/7 utilization rate of 52.1%. About 78% of the state’s corridors are part of the NHFN. See the report for more details.

South Dakota has 99 private parking locations offering a total of 2,636 spaces with an average 24/7 utilization rate of 53.0%. There are 40 public parking locations, including welcome centers, weigh stations, and rest areas, providing a total of 509 spaces with an average 24/7 utilization rate of 49.2%. About 62% of the state’s corridors are part of the NHFN. See the report for more details.

Tennessee has 227 private parking locations with a total of 7,886 spaces and an average utilization rate of 60.7%. The state has 59 public parking locations, including welcome centers, parking areas, and rest areas, offering a total of 980 spaces with an average 24/7 utilization rate of 56.7%. Approximately 60% of Tennessee’s corridors are part of the NHFN. See the report for more details.

Texas has 1,155 private parking locations, offering a total of 38,614 spaces with an average utilization rate of 56.7%. Public parking includes 157 locations, with a total of 2,606 spaces and an average 24/7 utilization rate of 53.2%. Additionally, 58% of Texas’ corridors are part of the NHFN. See the report for more details.

Utah has 92 private parking locations with a total of 3,563 spaces and an average utilization rate of 56.7%. There are 46 public parking locations, including rest areas, weigh stations, welcome centers, and parking areas, offering a total of 595 spaces with an average 24/7 utilization rate of 53.7%. In addition, 58% of Utah’s corridors are part of the NHFN. See the report for more details.

Virginia has 181 private parking locations with a total of 7,576 spaces and an average utilization rate of 61.0%. There are 36 public parking locations, including rest areas and welcome centers, offering 802 spaces with an average 24/7 utilization rate of 60.2%. About 62% of the state’s corridors are part of the NHFN. See the report for more details.

Vermont has 20 private parking locations providing a total of 204 spaces, with an average utilization rate of 55.4%. The state also has 44 public parking locations, including rest areas, weigh stations, turnouts, parking areas, and welcome centers, offering 270 spaces with an average 24/7 utilization rate of 51.1%. Approximately 62% of Vermont’s corridors are part of the NHFN. See the report for more details.

Washington has 97 private parking locations offering a total of 3,013 spaces with an average utilization rate of 56.3%. Public parking includes 100 locations such as rest areas, weigh stations, and parking areas, providing 1,028 spaces with an average 24/7 utilization rate of 49.9%. Additionally, 63% of the state’s corridors are part of the NHFN. See the report for more details.

Wisconsin has 310 private parking locations with a total of 7,567 spaces and an average 24/7 utilization rate of 54.7%. There are 40 public parking locations, including rest areas, weigh stations, and parking areas, offering 973 spaces with an average utilization rate of 51.3%. Approximately 52% of the state’s corridors fall within the NHFN. See the report for more details.

West Virginia has 42 private parking locations with a total of 1,262 spaces and an average utilization rate of 55.8%. There are 24 public parking locations, including rest areas, welcome centers, and travel plazas, offering a total of 718 spaces with an average 24/7 utilization rate of 57.4%. About 78% of the state’s corridors are part of the NHFN. See the report for more details.

Wyoming has 77 private parking locations, offering a total of 3,791 spaces with an average utilization rate of 54.8%. There are 80 public parking locations, including rest areas, welcome centers, weigh stations, and parking areas, providing a total of 1,105 spaces with an average 24/7 utilization rate of 49.2%. About 82% of Wyoming’s corridors are part of the NHFN. See the report for more details.