This page delivers traffic analytics for Anchorage, Alaska. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Anchorage, Alaska among 509 road miles divided in 9,090 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 296 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.
7,512
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.5 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.
21.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
40.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$104,117
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 7,512 vehicles per day in Anchorage, Alaska that results in 4,219,067 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.5 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 20 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Alaska state averages: At 7,512 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Anchorage carries 58% more traffic than the state average of 4,749 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 4,219,067 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.5 billion per year), roughly 40% of Alaska's statewide total. Journey times run 1% lower than the state level, at 33.5 minutes on average. Congestion runs 41% higher than the state level, at a ratio of 21.1% - more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. At 7,512 vehicles per day, Anchorage posts the highest average traffic volume in Alaska. Its average travel time of 33.5 minutes is longer than 39% of counties in Alaska.
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.
13,753
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.6%
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.
26.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
41.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$104,671
A significant volume of traffic in Anchorage, Alaska utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 13,753 vehicles per day, 97% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 6,995 vehicles per day. That average covers 131 highway road miles divided in 695 segments (average segment length 993 ft), together carrying 1,999,931 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈730 million per year). By highway travel volume, Anchorage ranks first in Alaska. Trucks constitute 6.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (6.6%) is 21% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Anchorage serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Anchorage also posts the lowest highway truck share in Alaska - 6.6%. By raw volume, Anchorage carries the highest number of highway trucks in Alaska - roughly 1,007 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
6,995
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
3.5%
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.
20.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
40.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$103,816
The non-highway road network in Anchorage, Alaska supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 6,995 vehicles per day, 49% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 13,753 vehicles per day. That average covers 378 non-highway road miles divided in 8,395 segments (average segment length 238 ft), together carrying 2,219,137 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈810 million per year). Trucks constitute 3.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 46% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (20.7%) runs 37% higher than the state average, pointing to slower local traffic flow. 39% of counties in Alaska see shorter overall travel times than Anchorage. Trip origins here have higher average income than 94% of counties in Alaska. 6% of counties in Alaska have a younger driver population than Anchorage.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 5:00 PM–8:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 93% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 22% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +16% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
November is the quietest month, with volumes -18% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Anchorage, Alaska, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +16% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Anchorage
Alaska
Average
Difference
Traffic
7,512
4,749
+58.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
5.0%
6.7%
-26.1%
Truck % (Highway)
6.6%
8.3%
-20.7%
Avg. Travel Time
33.5 min
34.0 min
-1.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 7,512 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Anchorage has the highest average traffic volume of any county in Alaska, at 7,512 vehicles per day.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM in the evening - about 93% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 5.0% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 6.6% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.5 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Anchorage roads have a median age of 40 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $104,117 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 13% of highway traffic and 2% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Anchorage, Alaska. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
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)
