This page delivers traffic analytics for Clare County, Michigan. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Clare County, Michigan among 240 road miles divided in 1,635 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 776 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.
3,501
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.
37.2 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.
10.4%
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.
$53,986
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,501 vehicles per day in Clare County, Michigan that results in 917,855 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈335 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 37.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Michigan state averages: At 3,501 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Clare carries 55% less traffic than the state average of 7,697 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 917,855 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈335 million per year), about 0.4% of Michigan's statewide total. The average trip takes 37.2 minutes, 11% higher than the state level. At 44% lower than the state level, the 10.4% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 43% of counties in Michigan see less traffic than Clare's 3,501 vehicles per day. On travel time, Clare runs longer than 89% of counties in Michigan.
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.
6,788
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
59.2 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.
14.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$55,540
A significant volume of traffic in Clare County, Michigan utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,788 vehicles per day, 129% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,968 vehicles per day. That average covers 82 highway road miles divided in 228 segments (average segment length 1,900 ft), together carrying 566,000 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈207 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 51% of counties in Michigan. Trucks constitute 11.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 11.7%, highway truck share is 3% lower than the state average, marking Clare as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Clare's highway truck share (11.7%) is higher than 63% of counties in Michigan. By raw truck volume, Clare carries more highway trucks than 44% of counties in Michigan.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,968
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.
33.6 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.
9.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$53,194
The non-highway road network in Clare County, Michigan supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,968 vehicles per day, 56% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,788 vehicles per day. That average covers 158 non-highway road miles divided in 1,407 segments (average segment length 594 ft), together carrying 351,855 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈128 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 49% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (9.7%) runs 47% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Clare's overall average travel time exceeds 89% of counties in Michigan. Clare's average driver income exceeds 11% of counties in Michigan. 59% of counties in Michigan have a younger driver population than Clare.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 12:00 PM–3:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 83% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 18% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +36% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -31% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Clare County, Michigan, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +36% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Clare
Michigan
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,501
7,697
-54.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.5%
7.7%
+23.1%
Truck % (Highway)
11.7%
12.0%
-2.6%
Avg. Travel Time
37.2 min
33.6 min
+10.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,501 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Clare's average travel time of 37.2 minutes is longer than 89% of counties in Michigan.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM in the evening - about 83% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 36% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 2,427 vehicles per day - a 31% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Clare roads have a median age of 52 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $53,986 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 40% of highway traffic and 17% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Clare 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.
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)
