This page delivers traffic analytics for Alger County, Michigan. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Alger County, Michigan among 177 road miles divided in 1,514 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 617 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.
2,980
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.8 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.
11.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,277
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,980 vehicles per day in Alger County, Michigan that results in 369,703 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈135 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 37.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Michigan state averages: At 2,980 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Alger carries 61% less traffic than the state average of 7,697 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 369,703 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈135 million per year), roughly 0.2% of Michigan's statewide total. Journey times run 13% higher than the state level, at 37.8 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 11.1% is 40% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Alger carries more traffic than 23% of counties in Michigan. 95% of counties in Michigan have a shorter average travel time than Alger's 37.8 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.
4,789
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.9 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.
15.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,246
A significant volume of traffic in Alger County, Michigan utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,789 vehicles per day, 244% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,391 vehicles per day. That average covers 55 highway road miles divided in 708 segments (average segment length 408 ft), together carrying 235,210 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈85.9 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 19% lower than the state average, at 9.7% - positioning Alger as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 29% of counties in Michigan see a lower highway truck share than Alger's 9.7%. Alger's highway truck count is higher than 15% of counties in Michigan, at roughly 463 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,391
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.0 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.
6.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,328
The non-highway road network in Alger County, Michigan supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,391 vehicles per day, 71% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,789 vehicles per day. That average covers 122 non-highway road miles divided in 806 segments (average segment length 801 ft), together carrying 134,493 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈49.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 4% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (6.9%) runs 62% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 95% of counties in Michigan see shorter overall travel times than Alger. 30% of counties in Michigan see lower average driver income among trip origins than Alger. 57% of counties in Michigan have a younger driver population than Alger.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 75% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 2% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
July–September is the high season, with volumes +49% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -38% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Alger County, Michigan, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +49% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Alger
Michigan
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,980
7,697
-61.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.5%
7.7%
+23.9%
Truck % (Highway)
9.7%
12.0%
-19.2%
Avg. Travel Time
37.8 min
33.6 min
+12.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,980 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Alger's highway truck share of 9.7% is higher than 29% of counties in Michigan.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 75% above the daily average.
Approximately 10% of highway traffic and 0% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Alger 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 9.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.7% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 37.8 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Alger roads have a median age of 52 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $60,277 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 49% higher during July–September. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 1,842 vehicles per day - a 38% decrease from the annual average.
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)
