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Freight Facts and Figures 2012

Figure 2-3. Mode Share of Ton Miles by Distance Band: 2007

The modal distribution for ton miles is similar to that for tons, with the exception of long-distance water moves.

 

Figure 2-3

Figure 2-3. Bar graph showing the mode share by distance band for 2007.

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Data represented in the figure.

Table in Excel format

Billions of ton-miles

Mileage range Truck Rail Water Air Multiple Modes and Mail Pipeline Other/Unknown Total Total Value
Below 100 85% 3% 2% 0% 1% 7% 2% 100% 378
100-249 82% 6% 3% 0% 2% 5% 2% 100% 578
250-499 63% 19% 4% 0% 5% 8% 1% 100% 734
500-749 46% 30% 5% 0% 8% 10% 1% 100% 539
750-999 31% 37% 5% 0% 11% 14% 1% 100% 573
1,000-1,499 19% 42% 9% 0% 8% 20% 1% 100% 1,274
1,500-2,000 19% 38% 10% 0% 7% 26% 1% 100% 791
Over 2,000 31% 14% 16% 1% 18% 16% 4% 100% 871
Total 41% 27% 8% 0% 8% 15% 1% 100%  

Sources:

U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Office of Freight Management and Operations, Freight Analysis Framework, version 3.4, 2012.

 


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