This page delivers traffic analytics for Alcona County, Michigan. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Alcona County, Michigan among 161 road miles divided in 1,517 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 560 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.
1,275
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.2 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.
4.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
61.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$54,741
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,275 vehicles per day in Alcona County, Michigan that results in 224,137 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈81.8 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 14 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 34.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Michigan state averages: Alcona's average daily traffic volume is 83% lower than the state average - 1,275 vehicles per day against 7,697 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 224,137 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈81.8 million per year), about 0.1% of Michigan's statewide total. Journey times run 2% higher than the state level, at 34.2 minutes on average. At 77% lower than the state level, the 4.3% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Alcona's 1,275 vehicles per day outpaces 1% of counties in Michigan. On travel time, Alcona runs longer than 65% of counties in Michigan.
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.
2,387
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.8 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.
6.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
60.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$54,524
A significant volume of traffic in Alcona County, Michigan utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 2,387 vehicles per day, 137% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,009 vehicles per day. That average covers 24 highway road miles divided in 292 segments (average segment length 437 ft), together carrying 54,162 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈19.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 10.1%, highway truck share is 16% lower than the state average, marking Alcona as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 36% of counties in Michigan see a lower highway truck share than Alcona's 10.1%. 5% of counties in Michigan see fewer highway trucks per day than Alcona's roughly 241.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,009
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.3 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.
3.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
61.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$54,831
The non-highway road network in Alcona County, Michigan supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,009 vehicles per day, 58% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 2,387 vehicles per day. That average covers 137 non-highway road miles divided in 1,225 segments (average segment length 589 ft), together carrying 169,975 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈62.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 42% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 3.8% is 79% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Alcona's overall average travel time exceeds 65% of counties in Michigan. Alcona's average driver income exceeds 13% of counties in Michigan. 99% of counties in Michigan have a younger driver population than Alcona.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Alcona County, Michigan, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Alcona
Michigan
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,275
7,697
-83.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.9%
7.7%
-10.3%
Truck % (Highway)
10.1%
12.0%
-15.6%
Avg. Travel Time
34.2 min
33.6 min
+2.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,275 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Alcona carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 5% of counties in Michigan, at roughly 241 per day.
Weekday peaks occur between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM in the evening - about 83% above the daily average.
Drivers on Alcona roads have a median age of 61 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $54,741 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 34.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 18% of highway traffic and 5% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Alcona County, Michigan. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Trucks account for approximately 6.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.1% on highways.
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)
