Method and apparatus for collecting traffic information and method for processing speed data of traffic information

PURPOSE: A method and apparatus for collecting traffic information and method for processing speed data of traffic information are provided to reduce a number of computing operation processed in a central center and reduce data amount which will be transmitted from a terminal for collecting the traffic information to the central center. CONSTITUTION: First, an automobile's speed is calculated by using automobile states information in a terminal for collecting a traffic information. A place or position for an automobile is inputted on the GPS terminal. And, automobile collection traffic information is generated and transmitted through a mobile station such as a cellular phone like a PCS. The automobile collection traffic information includes an information that the automobile is running or not.