This page delivers traffic analytics for Coos County, New Hampshire. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Coos County, New Hampshire among 341 road miles divided in 5,469 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 329 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.
3,146
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.3 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.
9.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,993
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,146 vehicles per day in Coos County, New Hampshire that results in 842,467 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈308 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 35.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the New Hampshire state averages: Coos's average daily traffic volume is 45% lower than the state average - 3,146 vehicles per day against 5,669 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 842,467 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈308 million per year), roughly 2.6% of New Hampshire's statewide total. The average trip takes 35.3 minutes, 8% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 44% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 9.8% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. In fact, Coos has the lowest average traffic volume of any county in New Hampshire, at 3,146 vehicles per day. 89% of counties in New Hampshire have a shorter average travel time than Coos's 35.3 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.
4,790
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.2%
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.
12.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,458
A significant volume of traffic in Coos County, New Hampshire utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,790 vehicles per day, 76% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,722 vehicles per day. That average covers 50 highway road miles divided in 1,120 segments (average segment length 234 ft), together carrying 194,056 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈70.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (9.2%) is 6% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Coos serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 67% of counties in New Hampshire see a lower highway truck share than Coos's 9.2%. At roughly 359 trucks per day, Coos carries the lowest volume of highway trucks in New Hampshire.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,722
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.1 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.
9.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
55.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,885
The non-highway road network in Coos County, New Hampshire supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,722 vehicles per day, 43% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,790 vehicles per day. That average covers 291 non-highway road miles divided in 4,349 segments (average segment length 354 ft), together carrying 648,411 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈237 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 14% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 9.3% is 42% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 89% of counties in New Hampshire. At $61,993, the average driver income for trips originating here is the lowest in New Hampshire. The driver population here skews older than 89% of counties in New Hampshire.
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 81% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 2% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
July–September is the high season, with volumes +18% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
April is the quietest month, with volumes -19% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Coos County, New Hampshire, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +18% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Coos
New Hampshire
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,146
5,669
-44.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.2%
7.0%
+16.7%
Truck % (Highway)
9.2%
8.6%
+6.5%
Avg. Travel Time
35.3 min
32.7 min
+7.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,146 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Coos has the lowest average driver income of any county in New Hampshire, at $61,993.
The average travel time for drivers is 35.3 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 7% of highway traffic and 6% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Coos County, New Hampshire. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
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 81% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 18% higher during July–September. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in April, averaging 2,548 vehicles per day - a 19% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Coos roads have a median age of 55 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $61,993 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 8.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.2% on highways.
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)
