This page delivers traffic analytics for Bennington County, Vermont. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Bennington County, Vermont among 217 road miles divided in 3,976 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 289 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.
3,891
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.9 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.
12.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$78,569
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,891 vehicles per day in Bennington County, Vermont that results in 805,727 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈294 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 13 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Vermont state averages: At 3,891 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Bennington carries 3% less traffic than the state average of 4,027 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Bennington accounts for about 5.3% of Vermont's statewide total, at 805,727 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈294 million per year). At 32.9 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. At 3% lower than the state level, the 12.7% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 69% of counties in Vermont see less traffic than Bennington's 3,891 vehicles per day. 62% of counties in Vermont have a shorter average travel time than Bennington's 32.9 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.
4,973
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.
39.8 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.
13.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,485
A significant volume of traffic in Bennington County, Vermont utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,973 vehicles per day, 37% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,641 vehicles per day. That average covers 72 highway road miles divided in 746 segments (average segment length 508 ft), together carrying 368,745 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈135 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (9.7%) is 10% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Bennington serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 33% of counties in Vermont. Bennington's highway truck count is higher than 25% of counties in Vermont, at roughly 480 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,641
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.3 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.
12.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$82,435
The non-highway road network in Bennington County, Vermont supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,641 vehicles per day, 27% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,973 vehicles per day. That average covers 146 non-highway road miles divided in 3,230 segments (average segment length 238 ft), together carrying 436,981 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈159 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 38% lower than on highways. At 1% higher than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 12.5% signals more friction on local roads. Bennington's overall average travel time exceeds 62% of counties in Vermont. Trip origins here have higher average income than 54% of counties in Vermont. The driver population here skews older than 92% of counties in Vermont.
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 80% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 10% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
August–October is the high season, with volumes +7% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -12% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Bennington County, Vermont, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +7% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Bennington
Vermont
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,891
4,027
-3.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.7%
8.5%
-9.3%
Truck % (Highway)
9.7%
10.7%
-9.6%
Avg. Travel Time
32.9 min
32.7 min
+0.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,891 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Bennington carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 25% of counties in Vermont, at roughly 480 per day.
Approximately 7% of highway traffic and 8% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Bennington County, Vermont.
Drivers on Bennington roads have a median age of 54 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $78,569 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.9 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Traffic volumes are typically 7% higher during August–October. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 3,429 vehicles per day - a 12% 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)
