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Freight Analysis Framework

The Freight Analysis Framework (FAF) integrates data from a variety of sources to estimate commodity flows and related freight transportation activity among states, regions, and major international gateways. FAF version 2 (FAF²) provides estimates for 2002 and the most recent year plus forecasts through 2035.

FAF² Data and Documentation

• FAF² Commodity Origin-Destination Data and Documentation: 2002–2035
• FAF² Provisional Annual Commodity Origin-Destination Data and Documentation
• FAF² Highway Link and Truck Data and Documentation: 2002 and 2035

Related Information

• Initial Thoughts on FAF² Experience and FAF version 3 (FAF³) Design [HTML, PDF 45KB]
• Freight Analysis Framework: Issues and Plans [HTML, PDF 47KB]
• The Second Generation of Freight Analysis Framework Presentation [HTML, PDF 864KB]
• Talking Freight Seminar – Understanding and How to Use the Freight Analysis Framework (January 23, 2008)
• FAF State Freight Profiles

Staff Contact

Michael Sprung
202-366-9047
Michael.Sprung@dot.gov

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