This page delivers traffic analytics for Delaware. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Delaware among 3,741 road miles divided in 62,202 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 318 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.
6,126
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.8%
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.
17.4%
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.
$93,990
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,126 vehicles per day in Delaware that results in 23,214,793 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈8.5 billion 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 33.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the US national averages: At 6,126 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Delaware carries 12% less traffic than the national average of 6,986 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Delaware accounts for about 0.3% of the national total, at 23,214,793 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈8.5 billion per year). The average trip takes 33.6 minutes, on par with the national level. The congestion ratio of 17.4% is 8% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the national level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Delaware's 6,126 vehicles per day outpaces 54% of states nationwide. 63% of states nationwide have a shorter average travel time than Delaware's 33.6 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.
15,532
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.6 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.
34.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$95,535
A significant volume of traffic in Delaware utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 15,532 vehicles per day, 231% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,686 vehicles per day. That average covers 776 highway road miles divided in 8,258 segments (average segment length 496 ft), together carrying 13,609,658 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈5.0 billion per year). Trucks constitute 9.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 24% lower than the national average, at 9.9% - positioning Delaware as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 16% of states nationwide see a lower highway truck share than Delaware's 9.9%. By raw truck volume, Delaware carries more highway trucks than 46% of states nationwide.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,686
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.7 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.
14.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$91,970
The non-highway road network in Delaware supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,686 vehicles per day, 70% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 15,532 vehicles per day. That average covers 2,965 non-highway road miles divided in 53,944 segments (average segment length 290 ft), together carrying 9,605,136 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.5 billion per year). Trucks constitute 4.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 52% lower than on highways. At 20% lower than the national level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 14.6% signals easier movement on local roads. Delaware's overall average travel time exceeds 63% of states nationwide. Delaware's average driver income exceeds 66% of states nationwide. The driver population here skews older than 90% of states nationwide.
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 69% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 12% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +12% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -14% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Delaware, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +12% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Delaware
United States
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,126
6,986
-12.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.8%
9.3%
-17.1%
Truck % (Highway)
9.9%
13.1%
-24.4%
Avg. Travel Time
33.6 min
33.3 min
+0.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 6,126 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Delaware have higher average income than 66% of states nationwide.
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 69% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 7.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.9% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
