Figure 11 - Rail-Truck Intermodal Traffic in the United States: 1980 - 2004
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Figure 11 - Rail-Truck Intermodal Traffic in the United States: 1980 - 2004
(Millions)
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| Year | Trailers | Containers | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | U | U | 3.1 |
| 1981 | U | U | 3.2 |
| 1982 | U | U | 3.4 |
| 1983 | U | U | 4.1 |
| 1984 | U | U | 4.6 |
| 1985 | U | U | 4.6 |
| 1986 | U | U | 5.0 |
| 1987 | U | U | 5.5 |
| 1988 | 3.5 | 2.3 | 5.8 |
| 1989 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 6.0 |
| 1990 | 3.5 | 2.8 | 6.2 |
| 1991 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 6.2 |
| 1992 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 6.6 |
| 1993 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 7.2 |
| 1994 | 3.8 | 4.4 | 8.1 |
| 1995 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 7.9 |
| 1996 | 3.3 | 4.8 | 8.1 |
| 1997 | 3.5 | 5.2 | 8.7 |
| 1998 | 3.4 | 5.4 | 8.8 |
| 1999 | 3.2 | 5.7 | 8.9 |
| 2000 | 2.9 | 6.3 | 9.2 |
| 2001 | 2.6 | 6.3 | 8.9 |
| 2002 | 2.5 | 6.8 | 9.3 |
| 2003 | 2.6 | 7.4 | 9.9 |
| 2004 | 2.8 | 8.0 | 10.8 |
KEY: U = Data unavailable
NOTE: Container-trailer breakdown not available prior to 1988.
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, based on data from Association of American Railroads, 2004: Class I Rail Road Statistics, page 2; 1990-2003 Rail Road Facts 2003, page 26; 1980-1985 Rail Road Facts 1991, page 26; 1986-1989 Rail Road Facts 2001, page 26.