U.S. transport GHG emissions share by source | Statista

Light-duty trucks were the largest source of transportation-related emissions in the United States in 2022, with a share of roughly 37 percent. The second-largest contributor to U.S. transportation sector emissions that year were medium and heavy-duty trucks.

Distribution of greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector in the United States in 2022, by vehicle type

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April 2024

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United States

Survey time period

2022

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Based on total GHG emissions of 1,808 MtCO₂e.

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* Aircraft emissions include those from jet fuel consumed by domestic operations of commercial aircraft (no bunkers) and jet fuel and aviation gasoline consumption by general aviation and military aircraft.
** Other sources include buses, motorcycles, pipelines, and lubricants. Figures were calculated by Statista using data provided by the source.
Sums may not total 100% due to rounding.

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