This page delivers traffic analytics for Bristol County, Massachusetts. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Bristol County, Massachusetts among 1,118 road miles divided in 36,148 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.
7,494
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.5 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.
21.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$100,618
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 7,494 vehicles per day in Bristol County, Massachusetts that results in 11,722,473 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈4.3 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 15 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 34.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Massachusetts state averages: At 7,494 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Bristol carries 8% less traffic than the state average of 8,166 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Bristol accounts for about 8.6% of Massachusetts's statewide total, at 11,722,473 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈4.3 billion per year). Journey times here (34.5 minutes on average) closely track the state level. At 13% lower than the state level, the 21.0% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 62% of counties in Massachusetts see less traffic than Bristol's 7,494 vehicles per day. On travel time, Bristol runs longer than 62% 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.
20,212
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.1 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.
43.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$102,711
A significant volume of traffic in Bristol County, Massachusetts utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 20,212 vehicles per day, 193% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 6,887 vehicles per day. That average covers 234 highway road miles divided in 1,646 segments (average segment length 751 ft), together carrying 6,357,321 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.3 billion per year). By highway travel volume, Bristol outranks 64% of counties in Massachusetts. Trucks constitute 7.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 13% lower than the state average, at 7.3% - positioning Bristol as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 45% of counties in Massachusetts. Bristol's highway truck count is higher than 36% of counties in Massachusetts, at roughly 1,480 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
6,887
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.
34.4 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.
19.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$99,456
The non-highway road network in Bristol County, Massachusetts supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 6,887 vehicles per day, 66% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 20,212 vehicles per day. That average covers 884 non-highway road miles divided in 34,502 segments (average segment length 135 ft), together carrying 5,365,151 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.0 billion per year). Trucks constitute 5.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 25% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (19.9%) runs 14% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 62% of counties in Massachusetts. 38% of counties in Massachusetts see lower average driver income among trip origins than Bristol. 62% of counties in Massachusetts have a younger driver population than Bristol.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 68% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 17% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +10% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -17% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Bristol County, Massachusetts, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +10% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Bristol
Massachusetts
Average
Difference
Traffic
7,494
8,166
-8.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.5%
6.9%
-6.6%
Truck % (Highway)
7.3%
8.4%
-12.8%
Avg. Travel Time
34.5 min
34.4 min
+0.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 7,494 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Approximately 16% of highway traffic and 5% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Bristol 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 6.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 7.3% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 34.5 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Traffic volumes are typically 10% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 6,203 vehicles per day - a 17% decrease from the annual average.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 68% 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)
