The monthly data on the truck toll mileage index, provided through the GENESIS database of the Federal Statistical Office, offer insights into the development of truck mileage on toll roads in Germany. As an important early indicator of economic activity in the logistics and transport sector, the current figures reflect the dynamics in demand for freight transport.

Long-term development of the truck toll mileage index in Germany on an annual basis (average), based on the calendar and seasonally adjusted data of the truck toll collection. (Graphic: HUSS-VERLAG)

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April 2025

The latest data for April 2025 show a calendar- and seasonally-adjusted value according to X13 JDemetra+ of 95.5%. Compared to the previous month, March 2025, which was at 95.7%, there was a slight decline. In the same month last year, April 2024, the corresponding value was 95.8%, which also indicates a slight decline year-on-year.

March 2025

The current calendar- and seasonally-adjusted figures for March 2025 according to X13 JDemetra+ are 95.7%. Compared to the previous month, February 2025, which was at 93.2%, this represents an increase. Compared to the same month last year, March 2024, where the figure was 94.9%, there is also an increase.

February 2025

In February 2025, the calendar- and seasonally-adjusted value according to X13 JDemetra+ was 93.2%. Compared to the previous month, January 2025, which showed a value of 95.6%, this is a decline. Compared to February of the previous year 2024, when the value was 95.9%, the current February 2025 also shows a decline.

January 2025

In January 2025, the calendar- and seasonally-adjusted value according to X13 JDemetra+ reached 95.6%. This represents a slight decline compared to the previous month, December 2024, which recorded a value of 95.7%. However, compared to January of the previous year, where the value was 94.4%, there is a positive development. These data indicate a stable, albeit slightly declining trend in direct monthly comparison, while an increase is evident in the yearly comparison.

HGV Mileage on Toll Roads Increases Slightly in December (Update December, Claus Bünnagel)

The increase is 0.5% compared to the previous month and 3.0% compared to the same month last year.

The mileage of toll-liable heavy goods vehicles with at least four axles on federal highways increased by about 0.5% calendar- and seasonally-adjusted in December compared to November 2024. As reported by the Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility (BALM) and the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the calendar-adjusted HGV toll mileage index was about 3.0% above the level of the same month last year, December 2023.

HGV Mileage Provides Insights into Industrial Economic Development

Economic activity generates and requires transportation services. Therefore, there is a clear relationship between the HGV toll mileage index and indices of economic activity, especially industrial production. Because the HGV toll mileage index is available about a month earlier than the production index, it serves as a leading indicator for economic development. However, a breakdown by economic sectors is not possible.

Daily Data for the HGV Toll Mileage Index Available on "Economic Pulse" Platform

In addition to the monthly index, an experimental daily HGV toll mileage index for Germany is published. The daily values, together with other daily available economic indicators, are part of the indicator set of the "Economic Pulse" on the Dashboard Germany. This tool allows various statistics and features to be visually compared in a graphic, enabling real-time observation of economic development.

Further Information

The monthly results for the HGV toll mileage index are accessible in the Genesis-Online database via tables 42191-0001 (Germany), 42191-0010 (federal states), and 42191-0002 (cross-border routes), as well as on the "Economic Indicators" thematic page in the online offering of the Federal Statistical Office.

As part of the "Toll Statistics," the Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility evaluates the toll data. Detailed tables maintained since 2008 are available on the internet offering of the BALM under the name "Toll Data Statistics." Changes in the extent of the toll-liable road network and the total weight of vehicles and vehicle combinations underlying the toll obligation over time are largely excluded with the HGV toll mileage index, making the economic development more visible.

December 2024

According to the latest available figures for December 2024, the calendar- and seasonally-adjusted value according to X13 JDemetra+ is 95.7%. Compared to the previous month, November 2024, which was at 95.2%, there is an increase of 0.5 percentage points. Compared to the same month last year, December 2023, which was at 92.8%, there is a significant increase of 2.9 percentage points.

November 2024

In October 2024, a calendar- and seasonally-adjusted value of 95.7% was recorded, based on the data from X13 JDemetra+. Compared to the previous month, September 2024, which showed a value of 94.5%, the value in October increased. A comparison with the previous year shows that the value in October 2023 was at 94.2%, which also indicates an increase compared to the previous year. This development suggests positive dynamics, as an increase can be observed in both the monthly and annual comparison.

October 2024

The HGV toll mileage increased by just over one percent in October. These data often provide an early indication of current economic development.

The mileage of toll-liable heavy goods vehicles with at least four axles on German highways increased by 1.4 percent in October 2024 compared to the previous month. As reported by the Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility (Balm) together with the Federal Statistical Office, the seasonally adjusted HGV toll mileage index is 1.6 percent above the value for October 2023. The authorities emphasize that these data could provide early indicators of economic development in the industry.

According to the Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility, there is a close connection between economic activity and transport performance:

"Economic activity generates and requires transport services," explains Balm.

Particularly, industrial production can be partially derived from the development of the HGV toll mileage index. Since the index is available about a month before the production index, it acts as a valuable early indicator. Nevertheless, no breakdown by specific economic sectors is provided, so the index merely reflects the general traffic situation.

Daily Data and Real-Time Monitoring of Economic Development

In addition to the monthly HGV toll mileage index, an experimental daily version is now published. These daily values are part of the "Economic Pulse," a new overview on the Dashboard Germany portal, which combines various economic indicators graphically, allowing for almost real-time observation.

Index Based on Toll Data

The HGV toll mileage index is derived from the data of the HGV toll survey. According to the Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility, these are digital process data that can also be used for detailed statistics.

Since 2008, the data has been available in tabular form under the title "Toll Data Statistics" on the internet offering of the Balm and offers, in addition to seasonally adjusted monthly values, also differentiated evaluations, for example, by country of origin of the HGVs or their pollutant classes.

The monthly results for the HGV toll mileage index and other differentiated statistics are available through the Genesis-Online database as well as the thematic pages of the Federal Statistical Office.

Table of Contents: Easily navigate through our comprehensive news collection on the HGV Toll Mileage Index (click to jump to the respective news and at the end of each news simply click here to return to the index)

This article consists of the following HGV Toll Mileage Index News:

HGV Toll Mileage Index News from 2024:

HGV Toll Mileage Index: Slight Decline in June (09.07.2024)
HGV Toll: Mileage Index Declines According to BALM in May 2024 (07.06.2024)
HGV Toll Mileage Index: Index Rises by About One Percent (08.05.2024)
HGV Toll Mileage Index: Slight Increase towards December (08.02.2024)
HGV Toll: Mileage Index Declines in December (09.01.2024)

HGV Toll Mileage Index News from 2023:

Indication of Economic Slowdown: HGV Toll Mileage Index Declines (10.11.2023)
HGV Toll Mileage Index: Slight Increase in September (09.10.2023)
June 2023: HGV Toll Mileage Index Weakens (10.07.2023)

HGV Toll Mileage Index News from 2022:

BAG: HGV Toll Mileage Index Slightly Increases (10.11.2022)
BAG: HGV Toll Mileage Index Rises - Especially in North Rhine-Westphalia (09.09.2022)
Toll Mileage Index: Fewer Transports on Germany's Roads (10.08.2022)
BAG: Slightly More HGVs on the Road than in the Previous Month (08.07.2022)
BAG: HGV Toll Mileage Index Declines (11.04.2022)
BAG / Destatis: HGV Mileage Increases (09.03.2022)
HGV Toll Mileage Index: Roads Are Getting Busier Again (09.02.2022)

HGV Toll Mileage Index News from 2021:

HGV Toll Mileage Index: Slowed Increase (09.12.2021)
HGV Toll Mileage Index: Almost No Changes in September 2021 (08.10.2021)
Industry Statistics: HGV Toll Mileage Index Continues to Rise (09.07.2021)

HGV Toll Mileage Index News from 2020:

HGV Toll Mileage Index: Economic Recovery Indicated (10.07.2020)
HGV Toll Mileage Index: Recovering at a Continued Low Level (10.06.2020)

HGV Toll Mileage Index: Slight Decline in June

Update from 09.07.2024 by Christine Harttmann

While the mileage compared to May 2024 changed only slightly, the minus compared to the previous year was much clearer.

The mileage of toll-liable heavy goods vehicles with at least four axles on federal highways fell by 0.1 percent in June 2024 compared to May 2024 calendar- and seasonally-adjusted. As reported by the Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility (BALM) and the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the calendar-adjusted HGV toll mileage index was 0.8 percent below the level of the same month last year, June 2023.

Daily Values AvailableIn addition to the monthly index, an experimental daily HGV toll mileage index for Germany is published. The daily values, together with other daily available economic indicators, are part of the indicator set of the "Economic Pulse" on the Dashboard Germany (www.dashboard-deutschland.de). This tool allows various statistics and features to be visually compared in a graphic, making it possible to observe the economic development almost in real-time.

Methodical Note: The HGV toll mileage index is based on digital process data generated in the course of the HGV toll survey. The index records the mileage of toll-liable HGVs. The index was developed by the Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility. The Federal Statistical Office prepares it as a seasonally-adjusted economic indicator for Germany and the individual federal states. In addition, data on cross-border trips is provided.

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HGV Toll: Mileage Index Declines According to BALM in May 2024

Update from 07.06.2024 by Nadine Bradl

By one percent compared to the previous month, even by almost two percent compared to May 2023: The HGV toll mileage index falls.

The mileage of toll-liable heavy goods vehicles with at least four axles on federal highways fell by 1.0 percent in May 2024 compared to April 2024 calendar- and seasonally-adjusted. As reported by the Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility (BALM) and the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the calendar-adjusted HGV toll mileage index was 1.9 percent below the level of the same month last year, May 2023.

Methodical Notes: The HGV toll mileage index is based on digital process data generated in the course of the HGV toll survey. The index records the mileage of toll-liable HGVs. The index was developed by the Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility. The Federal Statistical Office prepares it as a seasonally-adjusted economic indicator for Germany and the individual federal states. In addition, data on cross-border trips is provided.

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HGV Toll Mileage Index: Index Rises by About One Percent

Update from 08.05.2024 by Nadine Bradl

More toll-liable HGVs on the road: Mileage index rises in April.

The mileage of toll-liable heavy goods vehicles with at least four axles on federal highways increased by 0.9 percent in April 2024 compared to March 2024 calendar- and seasonally-adjusted. As reported by the Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility (BALM) and the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the calendar-adjusted HGV toll mileage index was 0.2 percent above the level of the same month last year, April 2023.

Daily Values for the HGV Toll Mileage Index Available on "Economic Pulse" In addition to the monthly index, an experimental daily HGV toll mileage index for Germany is published. The daily values, together with other daily available economic indicators, are part of the indicator set of the "Economic Pulse" on the Dashboard Germany. This tool allows various statistics and features to be visually compared in a graphic, enabling real-time observation of economic development.Methodical Note: The HGV toll mileage index is based on digital process data generated in the course of the HGV toll survey. The index records the mileage of toll-liable HGVs. The index was developed by the Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility. The Federal Statistical Office prepares it as a seasonally-adjusted economic indicator for Germany and the individual federal states. In addition, data on cross-border trips is provided.

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HGV Toll Mileage Index: Slight Increase Towards December

Update from 08.02.2024 by Nadine Bradl

Index rises by 2.4 percent compared to the previous month, but declines compared to 2023.

The mileage of toll-liable heavy goods vehicles with at least four axles on federal highways increased by 2.4 percent in January 2024 compared to December 2023 calendar- and seasonally-adjusted, after falling by 3.5 percent in the previous month. As reported by the Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility (BALM) and the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the calendar-adjusted HGV toll mileage index was 1.6 percent below the level of the same month last year, January 2023.

Daily Values for the HGV Toll Mileage Index Available on "Economic Pulse" In addition to the monthly index, an experimental daily HGV toll mileage index for Germany is published. The daily values, together with other daily available economic indicators, are part of the indicator set of the "Economic Pulse" on the Dashboard Germany. This tool allows various statistics and features in a graphic, enabling real-time observation of economic development.Methodical Note: The HGV toll mileage index is based on digital process data generated in the course of the HGV toll survey. The index records the mileage of toll-liable HGVs. The index was developed by the Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility. The Federal Statistical Office prepares it as a seasonally-adjusted economic indicator for Germany and the individual federal states. In addition, data on cross-border trips is provided.

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HGV Toll: Mileage Index Declines in December

Update from 09.01.2024 by Nadine Bradl

The HGV toll mileage index declined by 3.5 percent compared to both the previous month and the same month last year in December 2023.

The mileage of toll-liable heavy goods vehicles with at least four axles on federal highways fell by 3.5 percent in December 2023 compared to November 2023 calendar- and seasonally-adjusted. As reported by the Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility (BALM) and the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the calendar-adjusted HGV toll mileage index was also 3.5 percent below the level of the same month last year, December 2022.

Daily Values for the HGV Toll Mileage Index Available on "Economic Pulse" In addition to the monthly index, an experimental daily HGV toll mileage index for Germany is published. The daily values, together with other daily available economic indicators, are part of the indicator set of the "Economic Pulse" on the Dashboard Germany. This tool allows various statistics and features to be visually compared in a graphic, making it possible to observe the economic development almost in real-time.Methodical Note: The HGV toll mileage index is based on digital process data generated in the course of the HGV toll survey. The index records the mileage of toll-liable HGVs. It was developed by the Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility. The Federal Statistical Office prepares it as a seasonally-adjusted economic indicator for Germany and the individual federal states. In addition, data on cross-border trips is provided.

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Indication of Economic Slowdown: HGV Toll Mileage Index Declines

Update from 10.11.2023 by Christine Harttmann

In October, mileage was five percent below the previous year's level. Even compared to the previous month, traffic declined.

On the federal highways, in October 2023, the mileage of toll-liable heavy goods vehicles with at least four axles fell by 1.9 percent compared to September 2023. As reported in a joint press release from the Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility (BALM) and the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the calendar-adjusted HGV toll mileage index was 5.0 percent lower than the same month last year, October 2022.

As HGV mileage on highways provides early indications of the current economic development in the industry, recent figures can be interpreted as a sign of economic slowdown. There is a particularly strong correlation with the production index in the manufacturing sector.

The HGV toll mileage index is based on digital process data generated in the course of the HGV toll survey. The index records the mileage of toll-liable HGVs. It was developed by the Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility. The Federal Statistical Office prepares it as a seasonally-adjusted economic indicator for Germany and the individual federal states. In addition, data on cross-border trips is provided.

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HGV Toll Mileage Index: Slight Increase in September

Update from 09.10.2023 by Nadine Bradl

Slightly more HGVs were on the road in September compared to August - however, compared to the previous year, their number has decreased significantly.

The mileage of toll-liable heavy goods vehicles with at least four axles on federal highways increased by 0.4 percent in September 2023 compared to August 2023 calendar- and seasonally-adjusted. As reported by the Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility (BALM) and the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the calendar-adjusted HGV toll mileage index was 2.7 percent lower than the same month last year, September 2022.

Connection between HGV Traffic and Economic DevelopmentThe HGV mileage on highways provides early indications of the current economic development in the industry. Economic activity generates and requires transportation services. Therefore, there is a clear relationship between the HGV toll mileage index and indices of economic activity, especially the production index in the manufacturing sector. The HGV toll mileage index thus provides a rough approximation of the development of industrial production. Since it is available about a month earlier than the production index, it serves as a leading indicator for economic development. However, a breakdown by economic sectors is not possible.Daily Values for the HGV Toll Mileage Index Available on "Economic Pulse" In addition to the monthly index, an experimental daily HGV toll mileage index for Germany is published. The daily values, together with other daily available economic indicators, are part of the indicator set of the "Economic Pulse" on the Dashboard Germany. This tool allows various statistics and features to be visually compared in a graphic, enabling real-time observation of economic development.

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June 2023: HGV Toll Mileage Index Weakens

Update from 10.07.2023 by Christine Harttmann

The mileage of toll-liable HGVs in the German road network continues to decline, as evidenced by the latest figures published by the Federal Statistical Office.

The mileage of toll-liable heavy goods vehicles with at least four axles on federal highways fell by 1.4 percent in June 2023 compared to May 2023 calendar- and seasonally-adjusted.

These current data have been published by the Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility (BALM) and the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). The calendar-adjusted HGV toll mileage index was 3.3 percent below the value from June 2022.The decline in the HGV toll mileage index indicates a decreased demand in freight traffic and is therefore a sign of a weakening economy. For transport and logistics companies, the HGV mileage index offers an important basis for long-term planning and investments in the fleet. An accurate understanding of current market developments allows companies to strategically allocate their resources and seize growth opportunities.

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BAG: HGV Toll Mileage Index Slightly Increases

Update from 10.11.2022 by Christine Harttmann

Compared to the previous month, September, there were slightly more HGVs on the highways again in October. The traffic density increased especially in Baden-Württemberg.

On the federal highways, the mileage of toll-liable heavy goods vehicles with at least four axles increased by 0.7 percent calendar- and seasonally-adjusted in October 2022 compared to September 2022. This is shown

by the joint analysis of the Federal Office for Freight Transport (BAG) and the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). Compared to the same month last year, October 2021, the calendar-adjusted HGV toll mileage index remained unchanged. The HGV mileage on highways provides early indications of current economic development in the industry, according to a BAG press release. Therefore, the HGV toll mileage index is suitable as an early indicator for economic development, not only nationwide but also in some federal states. Strongest Increase in Baden-WürttembergEspecially in the industrially characterized federal states, there is a clear relationship between regional HGV toll mileage and regional turnover in the manufacturing sector. The mileage in the federal states is therefore regularly analyzed. In October 2022, Baden-Württemberg showed the largest increase in HGV toll mileage compared to the previous month – by 2.6 percent calendar- and seasonally-adjusted. In Rhineland-Palatinate, too, HGV mileage increased compared to the previous month by a comparatively strong 2.2 percent.

Since the reporting month April 2022, HGV toll indices for cross-border trips are also available. These measure the number of entries and exits over the German border. In October 2022, cross-border traffic decreased overall by 0.3 percent calendar and seasonally adjusted. For cross-border trips to and from France, there was the largest decrease of -6.8 percent. In the toll mileage index, the temporary closure of the B500, one of the main crossings to France, due to construction work is cited as a possible significant reason. The largest increase of 2.0 percent calendar and seasonally adjusted was at the border with Austria.

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BAG: HGV Toll Mileage Index Rises - Especially in North Rhine-Westphalia

Update from 09.09.2022 by Nadine Bradl

In August, the HGV toll mileage index increased, most notably in North Rhine-Westphalia. The Saarland, however, recorded a decline. Significantly more HGVs also crossed the German-Czech border.

As reported by the Federal Office for Freight Transport (BAG) and the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the mileage of toll-liable heavy goods vehicles with at least four axles on federal highways increased by 0.4 percent in August 2022 compared to July 2022. Compared to the same month last year, August 2021, the calendar-adjusted HGV toll mileage index was 0.7 percent higher.Strongest Increase in North Rhine-WestphaliaThe HGV toll mileage index is suitable not only nationwide but also in some federal states as an early indicator for economic development, according to BAG. Especially in the industrially characterized states, there is a clear relationship between regional HGV toll mileage and regional turnover in the manufacturing sector. In the city-states and less industrialized states, the relationship is weaker. The largest increase in HGV toll mileage compared to the previous month by 1.7 percent calendar- and seasonally-adjusted was in August 2022 in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Cross-border trips to and from the Czech Republic with the strongest increase compared to July 2022 Since the reporting month of April 2022, HGV toll indices for cross-border trips have been available. These measure the number of entries and exits over the German border. In August 2022, cross-border traffic increased overall by 1.5 percent calendar- and seasonally-adjusted. The largest increase of 3.2 percent calendar- and seasonally-adjusted was at the Czech border. The indices for cross-border trips are published online simultaneously with the already existing HGV toll mileage index in the internet offering of the Federal Statistical Office. The time series with unadjusted as well as calendar- and seasonally-adjusted values begins in July 2018.

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Toll Mileage Index: Fewer Transports on Germany's Roads

Update from 10.08.2022 by Christine Harttmann

The currently published HGV toll mileage index from the Federal Office for Freight Transport shows: there are fewer trucks on the road – especially on the way to and from Poland.

As reported by the Federal Office for Freight Transport (BAG) and the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the mileage of toll-liable heavy goods vehicles with at least four axles on federal highways decreased by 1.4 percent in July 2022 compared to June 2022 calendar- and seasonally-adjusted. Compared to the same month last year, July 2021, the calendar-adjusted HGV toll mileage index was 1.6 percent lower. The HGV mileage on highways provides early indications of current economic development in the industry.Strongest Decline in SaxonyThe HGV toll mileage index is suitable not only nationwide but also in some federal states as an early indicator for economic development. Especially in the industrially characterized federal states, there is a clear relationship between regional HGV toll mileage and regional turnover in the manufacturing sector. In the city-states and less industrialized states, the relationship is weaker. The largest decline in HGV toll mileage compared to the previous month by 2.6 percent calendar- and seasonally-adjusted was in July 2022 in Saxony.Since the reporting month April 2022, HGV toll indices for cross-border trips are also available. These measure the number of entries and exits over the German border. In July 2022, cross-border traffic decreased in all borders compared to the previous month. The largest decline of 4.2 percent calendar- and seasonally-adjusted was at the Polish border.

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BAG: Slightly More HGVs on the Road than in the Previous Month

Update from 08.07.2022 by Nadine Bradl

The HGV toll mileage index rose by about one percent in June 2022 compared to May – however, it is a slight decrease compared to 2021.

Cross-border trips to and from the Czech Republic with the highest increase Since the reporting month April 2022, HGV toll indices for cross-border trips have been available. These measure the number of entries and exits over the German border. The highest increase of 2.7 percent calendar- and seasonally-adjusted compared to the previous month was in June 2022 at the Czech border. For cross-border trips to and from Poland, there was the strongest decline (-2.3 percent).The indices for cross-border trips are published online simultaneously with the already existing HGV toll mileage index in the internet offering of the Federal Statistical Office. The time series with unadjusted as well as calendar- and seasonally-adjusted values begins in July 2018.Connection Between HGV Traffic and Economic DevelopmentEconomic activity generates and requires transportation services. Therefore, there is a clear relationship between the HGV toll mileage index and indices of economic activity, especially the industrial production index. The HGV toll mileage index thus provides a rough approximation of the development of industrial production. Since it is available about a month earlier than the production index, it serves as a leading indicator for the current economic development. However, a breakdown of the results by economic sectors is not possible.In the course of the HGV toll survey, digital process data is generated, among other things, on the mileage of toll-liable HGVs in Germany. The Federal Office for Freight Transport has developed the HGV toll mileage index, which traces the course of mileage. The Federal Statistical Office prepares the index as a seasonally-adjusted economic indicator for Germany and the 16 federal states. Daily Mileage IndexIn addition to the monthly index, an experimental daily HGV toll mileage index is published at the national level. Information on the daily index can be found in the article "Daily HGV Toll Mileage Index from Digital Process Data of the HGV Toll Survey," jointly written by the Federal Statistical Office, Federal Office for Freight Transport, and the Deutsche Bundesbank, in issue 4/2020 of the Federal Statistical Office's scientific magazine WISTA.

In the context of the "Toll Statistics," the BAG has been evaluating the toll data since January 2008. Both the extent of the toll-liable road network and the total weight of the vehicles and vehicle combinations underlying the toll obligation have changed over time. With the HGV toll mileage index, such structural changes are largely excluded, making economic development more visible. Other results of the BAG's toll statistics, including differentiations of toll-liable mileage, for example by registration state or emission classes, are available through the BAG's existing publication program. Due to the broader data offering and the associated higher evaluation effort, the monthly toll statistics usually appear after the HGV toll mileage index and are provided without adjustment for seasonal effects or structural changes in the toll survey through index calculation.

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BAG: HGV Toll Mileage Index Declines

Update from 11.04.2022 by Nadine Bradl

Fewer toll-liable HGVs on the road: The HGV toll mileage index declined in March - most notably in Saxony.

Connection between HGV Traffic and Economic Development Economic activity generates and requires transportation services. The HGV mileage on highways is thus closely linked with industrial production in Germany and provides early indications of current economic development. In the course of the HGV toll survey, digital process data is generated, among other things, on the mileage of toll-liable HGVs in Germany. The Federal Office for Freight Transport has developed the HGV toll mileage index, which traces the course of mileage. Due to its fast availability and economic significance, the Federal Statistical Office prepares the index as a seasonally-adjusted economic indicator. Daily HGV Toll Mileage IndexIn addition to the monthly index, an experimental daily HGV toll mileage index is published at the national level. Information on the daily index can be found in the article "Daily HGV Toll Mileage Index from Digital Process Data of the HGV Toll Survey," jointly written by the Federal Statistical Office, Federal Office for Freight Transport, and the Deutsche Bundesbank, in issue 4/2020 of the Federal Statistical Office's scientific magazine WISTA. Additionally, the Federal Statistical Office's website offers an explanatory video and a podcast on the topic.

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BAG / Destatis: HGV Mileage Increases

Update from 09.03.2022 by Nadine Bradl

The HGV toll mileage index

increases significantly in most federal states - only North Rhine-Westphalia and Saxony form an exception.

Increase in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, Decline in North Rhine-Westphalia and Saxony The HGV toll mileage index is suitable nationwide as well as in some federal states as an early indicator for economic development, Destatis reports. Especially in the industrially characterized federal states, there is a clear relationship between regional HGV toll mileage and regional turnover in the manufacturing sector. In the city-states and less industrialized states, the relationship is weaker. A higher increase in HGV toll mileage compared to the previous month by 1.6 percent and 1.7 percent calendar- and seasonally-adjusted was in February 2022 in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, respectively. In North Rhine-Westphalia and Saxony, however, mileage declined by 0.2 percent and 0.4 percent, respectively.

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HGV Toll Mileage Index: Roads Are Getting Busier Again

Update from 09.02.2022 by Christine Harttmann

More HGVs are on the road again. The HGV toll mileage index rises in January 2022 to 3.2 percent above the pre-crisis level.

As reported by the Federal Office for Freight Transport (BAG) and the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the mileage of toll-liable heavy goods vehicles with at least four axles on federal highways decreased by 1.4 percent in January 2022 compared to December 2021 calendar- and seasonally-adjusted. However, compared to January 2021, this still represents a slight improvement. In this comparison, the index rose by 1.1 percent and was thus seasonally and calendar-adjusted 3.2 percent above the level before the corona crisis – taking the annual average before the crisis (March 2019 to February 2020) as a benchmark.Consideration by Federal States: Berlin with the Highest Increase Compared to the Previous Month Since the reporting month of October 2021, HGV toll mileage indices for the federal states are also available. The highest increase of 3.5 percent calendar- and seasonally-adjusted compared to the previous month was in Berlin. In Saarland, however, the largest decrease of -5.2 percent in the monthly comparison was observed. The BAG again highlights the close connection between HGV traffic and economic development in the currently presented statistics. Economic activity generates and requires transportation services. The HGV mileage represented in the index on highways is thus closely linked with industrial production in Germany and provides early indications of current economic development. In the course of the HGV toll survey, digital process data is generated, among other things, on the mileage of toll-liable HGVs in Germany. The BAG has developed the HGV toll mileage index, which traces the course of mileage. Due to its fast availability and economic significance, the Federal Statistical Office has prepared the index as a seasonally-adjusted economic indicator and has included it in its publication program since December 2018.

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HGV Toll Mileage Index: Slowed Increase

Update from 09.12.2021 by Christine Harttmann

The mileage of toll-liable HGVs increased by 1.3 percent in November 2021, growing at a slower pace than in October 2021.

The Federal Office for Freight Transport (BAG) and the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) jointly released the latest figures on the mileage of toll-liable HGVs with at least four axles on federal highways. For November 2021, they report a season- and calendar-adjusted increase of 1.3 percent compared to October 2021. The industry index increased by 2.2 percent compared to the same month last year, November 2020. Taking the level before the crisis as a basis, i.e., from March 2019 to February 2020, the index was 3.2 percent above the annual average.Since October 2021, BAG and Destatis have been including data for the individual federal states in their statistics. The highest increase of 2.5 percent calendar- and seasonally-adjusted compared to the previous month was in Bavaria. In Saxony-Anhalt, however, the largest decrease of -0.6 percent in the monthly comparison was observed.

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HGV Toll Mileage Index: Almost No Changes in September 2021

Update from 08.10.2021 by Christine Harttmann

The mileage of toll-liable heavy goods vehicles with at least four axles on federal highways changed by just 0.1 percent in September 2021 compared to August 2021.

As reported by the Federal Office for Freight Transport (BAG) and the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the mileage also increased by just 0.3 percent calendar- and seasonally-adjusted compared to the same month last year, September 2020. Compared to the situation before the crisis, it was also 0.3 percent higher calendar- and seasonally-adjusted, taking the annual average before the crisis (March 2019 to February 2020) as a benchmark.

The BAG points out that economic activity generates and requires transportation services. The HGV mileage represented in the index on highways is therefore closely linked to industrial production in Germany and provides early indications of current economic development. In the course of the HGV toll survey, digital process data is generated, among other things, on the mileage of toll-liable HGVs in Germany. The BAG has developed the HGV toll mileage index, which traces the course of mileage. Due to its fast availability and economic significance, the Federal Statistical Office has prepared the index as a seasonally-adjusted economic indicator and has included it in its publication program since December 2018.

In the context of the "Toll Statistics," the BAG has been evaluating toll data since January 2008. Both the extent of the toll-liable road network and the total weight of the vehicles and vehicle combinations underlying the toll obligation have changed over time. With the HGV toll mileage index, such structural changes are largely excluded, making economic development more visible.

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Industry Statistics: HGV Toll Mileage Index Continues to Rise

Update from 09.07.2021 by Christine Harttmann

The value is 7.7 percent above the pandemic-stricken previous year in June 2021.

Compared to the previous month, May, the mileage of toll-liable heavy goods vehicles with at least four axles on federal highways increased by 0.7 percent. As reported by the Federal Office for Freight Transport (BAG) in a joint press release with the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the HGV toll mileage index was therefore 3.8 percent above the pre-crisis value – based on the annual average from March 2019 to February 2020. In connection with the data, the BAG points out that economic activity generates and requires transportation services. The HGV mileage represented in the index on highways is therefore closely linked to industrial production in Germany and provides early indications of current economic development. In the course of the HGV toll survey, digital process data is generated, among other things, on the mileage of toll-liable HGVs in Germany. The BAG has developed the HGV toll mileage index, which traces the course of mileage. Due to its fast availability and economic significance, the Federal Statistical Office has prepared the index as a seasonally-adjusted economic indicator and has included it in its publication program since December 2018. In the context of the "Toll Statistics," the BAG has been evaluating toll data since January 2008. Both the extent of the toll-liable road network and the total weight of the vehicles and vehicle combinations underlying the toll obligation have changed over time. With the HGV toll mileage index, such structural changes are largely excluded, making economic development more visible.

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HGV Toll Mileage Index: Economic Recovery Indicated

Update from 10.07.2020 by Christine Harttmann

In June 2020, more HGVs were on the road again, and mileage increased by more than four percent.

As reported by the Federal Office for Freight Transport (BAG) and the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), in June 2020 the mileage of toll-liable heavy goods vehicles with at least four axles on German highways increased by 4.7 percent seasonally adjusted compared to May 2020. Compared to the previous year, June 2020, the calendar-adjusted HGV toll mileage index was 3.8 percent below that of June 2019. For several months now, the corona crisis has shaped the development of the HGV toll mileage index. BAG and Destatis therefore also draw the comparison to February 2020, the month before the restrictions due to the corona pandemic in Germany began. Seasonally and calendar-adjusted, at that time, HGV toll mileage was 6.6 percent higher than in June 2020. Since HGV mileage is closely related to industrial production in Germany, according to the assessment, the index provides early indications of economic development. In the course of the HGV toll survey, digital process data is generated, among other things, on the mileage of toll-liable HGVs in Germany. The BAG has developed the HGV toll mileage index, which traces the course of mileage. Due to its fast availability and economic significance, the Federal Statistical Office has prepared the index as a seasonally-adjusted economic indicator and has included it in its publication program since December 2018. Due to the high uncertainty regarding economic development due to the corona pandemic and the simultaneous high demand for current economic data, the BAG and the Federal Statistical Office update the results not only monthly but also on a working-day basis for the duration of the corona crisis. The daily data is published, among other things, in calendar- and seasonally-adjusted form, with this adjustment being carried out by the Deutsche Bundesbank. The results thus reflect mileage very currently with a delay of five to nine days.

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HGV Toll Mileage Index: Recovering at a Continued Low Level

Update from 10.06.2020 by Christine Harttmann

Even though the daily HGV toll mileage index has been rising noticeably since the end of April, overall significantly fewer transports are still on the road compared to the previous year.

In a joint communication from the Federal Office for Freight Transport (BAG) and the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), it is stated that on the federal highways, the mileage of toll-liable heavy goods vehicles with at least four axles increased by 6.1 percent seasonally adjusted in May 2020 compared to April 2020. However, the value is 7.3 percent lower than in the previous year comparison. Close Connection Between HGV Traffic and Economic DevelopmentAccording to the statistics, the daily HGV toll mileage – measured by the moving 7-day average – tended to rise again since the end of April. From March 16 to April 6, it had still declined by around 16 percent. Economic activity generates and requires transportation services. The HGV mileage is therefore closely linked to industrial production in Germany. Its index is therefore considered early evidence of economic development, which seemed to be slowly recovering in May. Due to the current high uncertainty regarding economic development and the simultaneous high demand for current economic data, the BAG and the Federal Statistical Office update the results not only monthly but also on working days for the duration of the corona crisis. The daily data is published, among other things, in calendar- and seasonally-adjusted form. This adjustment is carried out by the Deutsche Bundesbank. The results reflect the mileage very currently with a delay of five to nine days.

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