This page delivers traffic analytics for Alaska. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Alaska among 2,684 road miles divided in 31,661 segments. Our metrics go beyond simple volume counts to provide actionable insights on traffic intensity, congestion, commercial vehicle flow, and network performance with highest possible granularity (average segment length is 448 ft). Whether you are evaluating a new retail location, planning logistics routes, or assessing infrastructure needs, this data helps you move from assumptions to certainty.
Data sourced from TrafficZoom's proprietary analytics platform.
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,749
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.0 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
14.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
41.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$94,206
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,749 vehicles per day in Alaska that results in 10,445,061 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.8 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 15 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 34.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the US national averages: Alaska's average daily traffic volume is 32% lower than the national average - 4,749 vehicles per day against 6,986 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 10,445,061 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.8 billion per year), roughly 0.1% of the national total. The average trip takes 34.0 minutes, 2% higher than the national level. At 21% lower than the national level, the 14.9% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 24% of states nationwide see less traffic than Alaska's 4,749 vehicles per day. 70% of states nationwide have a shorter average travel time than Alaska's 34.0 minutes.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis
Highway Traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,442
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.0 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
17.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$94,945
A significant volume of traffic in Alaska utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,442 vehicles per day, 18% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,597 vehicles per day. That average covers 1,059 highway road miles divided in 5,676 segments (average segment length 985 ft), together carrying 4,944,668 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.8 billion per year). Trucks constitute 8.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 36% lower than the national average, at 8.3% - positioning Alaska as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 4% of states nationwide see a lower highway truck share than Alaska's 8.3%. By raw truck volume, Alaska carries more highway trucks than 2% of states nationwide.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,597
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.3 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
15.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
41.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$93,843
The non-highway road network in Alaska supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,597 vehicles per day, 16% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,442 vehicles per day. That average covers 1,625 non-highway road miles divided in 25,985 segments (average segment length 330 ft), together carrying 5,500,393 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.0 billion per year). Trucks constitute 5.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 36% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 15.1% is 17% lower than the national level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the national average. 70% of states nationwide see shorter overall travel times than Alaska. 68% of states nationwide see lower average driver income among trip origins than Alaska. The driver population here skews older than 4% of states nationwide.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 5:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 102% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 18% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +20% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
November is the quietest month, with volumes -19% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Alaska, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +20% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Alaska
United States
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,749
6,986
-32.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.7%
9.3%
-27.9%
Truck % (Highway)
8.3%
13.1%
-36.5%
Avg. Travel Time
34.0 min
33.3 min
+2.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,749 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Alaska skews older than 4% of states nationwide.
Traffic volumes are typically 20% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in November, averaging 3,859 vehicles per day - a 19% decrease from the annual average.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 102% above the daily average.
Drivers on Alaska roads have a median age of 42 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $94,206 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Data Sources & Methodology
The data presented on this page is derived from TrafficZoom's proprietary analytics platform, which aggregates and normalizes information from multiple sources, including:
Mobile device location data (anonymized and aggregated)
