I-405 at 213rd Street Live Traffic Cam, Carson
About this camera
Real-time video of Interstate 405 at 213rd Street comes straight from this Caltrans camera in Carson, facing northbound traffic. Commuters, truckers and travellers alike can use it to spot slowdowns before they reach them.
Interstate 405, the San Diego Freeway, is a bypass of I-5 that runs from Irvine through Long Beach, past LAX and over the Sepulveda Pass to the San Fernando Valley. I-405 is regularly ranked among the busiest freeways in the United States, and its traffic jams are a running joke in Southern California culture.
Carson is a South Bay city home to California State University, Dominguez Hills and the Dignity Health Sports Park stadium complex. Carson sits near the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, so trucks are a big part of the traffic mix here.
Trip planning notes
- Location: I-405 at 213rd Street, Carson
- County: Los Angeles County, California
- Camera view: northbound traffic
- Busiest times: rush hours, Friday afternoons and holidays
Rush-hour slowdowns are especially common near the I-710 and I-110 interchanges. Traffic is heavy for long parts of the day, with trucks from the ports joining commuters in all lanes.
Thanks to Caltrans, the California Department of Transportation, for making this camera publicly available.
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Source: Caltrans — California Department of Transportation · Checked 24 min ago
Frequently asked questions
Where does this traffic camera point?
The camera is on I-405 at 213rd Street in Carson, Los Angeles County, California. It faces northbound traffic.
What can I see on this live cam?
The stream shows live traffic on I-405 at 213rd Street, so you can spot congestion, incidents, rain or fog before you set out.
Who operates this camera?
The camera is operated by Caltrans, the California Department of Transportation, which streams it free of charge as part of its statewide traffic camera network.
