The traffic volume for tolled heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) with four or more axles on federal autobahns rose by 0.8 percent in September 2026 compared to August 2026, adjusted for calendar and seasonal effects. According to data released by the Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility (BALM) and the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) on Thursday, the calendar-adjusted HGVs toll usage index is 2.5 percent higher than the level recorded in September 2025. Authorities view highway truck traffic volume as an early indicator of the current economic development within the industry, reasoning that economic activity both generates and requires transportation services. Therefore, statisticians confirm that there is a clear correlation between the HGV toll usage index and indicators of economic activity, particularly the production index in the manufacturing sector.
Economy / Finance
