Why is Garmin & TomTom far better than directions from Siri

My first smart phone is my iPhone 5S. I live in NYC. When I ask for directions, it takes me to the toll bridges and tunnels via the route with the most traffic.
She never heard of the 59th St aka Queensboro aka Edward Koch Bridge. It took me to Staples, and 5 gas stations that were closed a long time ago. My Garmin and TomTom ask if I want to pay tolls or find a different route. They don't know traffic conditions and have to be updated for the gas stations.  I assumed the iPhone could know traffic conditions and stores that were still in business. Do you know any apps that can?

I think Apple maps works fine for me. What you have to remember is that Tom tom and Garmin specialize in Mapping. Obviously Google do too.
I know Apple maps are provided mainly by Tom Tom and AutoNavi who are chinese.
Maybe Apple maps needs a little more work as its relatively new.

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