This page delivers traffic analytics for Barnstable County, Massachusetts. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Barnstable County, Massachusetts among 812 road miles divided in 26,244 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 163 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.
6,136
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.1 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.
18.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
56.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$97,843
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,136 vehicles per day in Barnstable County, Massachusetts that results in 5,934,940 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.2 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 19 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Massachusetts state averages: Barnstable sees 25% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (6,136 vehicles per day against 8,166), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 5,934,940 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.2 billion per year), roughly 4.4% of Massachusetts's statewide total. The average trip takes 32.1 minutes, 7% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 18.6% is 22% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Barnstable carries more traffic than 38% of counties in Massachusetts. On travel time, Barnstable runs longer than 15% of counties in Massachusetts.
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.
18,933
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
40.7 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.
43.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
57.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$98,896
A significant volume of traffic in Barnstable County, Massachusetts utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 18,933 vehicles per day, 248% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,435 vehicles per day. That average covers 138 highway road miles divided in 1,362 segments (average segment length 533 ft), together carrying 2,548,149 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈930 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (5.5%) is 34% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Barnstable serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Barnstable also posts the lowest highway truck share in Massachusetts - 5.5%. At roughly 1,021 trucks per day, Barnstable carries the lowest volume of highway trucks in Massachusetts.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,435
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.
31.6 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.
17.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
56.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$97,372
The non-highway road network in Barnstable County, Massachusetts supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,435 vehicles per day, 71% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 18,933 vehicles per day. That average covers 675 non-highway road miles divided in 24,882 segments (average segment length 143 ft), together carrying 3,386,791 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.2 billion per year). Trucks constitute 5.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 10% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (17.3%) runs 25% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 15% of counties in Massachusetts. Trip origins here have higher average income than 31% of counties in Massachusetts. Drivers here also skew toward the highest median age in Massachusetts, at 57 years.
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 77% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 16% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +22% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -26% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Barnstable County, Massachusetts, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +22% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Barnstable
Massachusetts
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,136
8,166
-24.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
5.2%
6.9%
-25.1%
Truck % (Highway)
5.5%
8.4%
-34.3%
Avg. Travel Time
32.1 min
34.4 min
-6.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 6,136 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Barnstable carries the lowest raw volume of highway trucks of any county in Massachusetts, at roughly 1,021 trucks per day.
Drivers on Barnstable roads have a median age of 57 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $97,843 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.1 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 9% of highway traffic and 1% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Barnstable County, Massachusetts. 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 5.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 5.5% on highways.
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 77% above the daily 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)
