This page delivers traffic analytics for Essex County, Massachusetts. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Essex County, Massachusetts among 1,210 road miles divided in 45,439 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 141 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.
9,393
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.4%
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.
26.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$119,969
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 9,393 vehicles per day in Essex County, Massachusetts that results in 15,203,205 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈5.5 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 16 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 Massachusetts state averages: At 9,393 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Essex carries 15% more traffic than the state average of 8,166 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Essex accounts for about 11% of Massachusetts's statewide total, at 15,203,205 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈5.5 billion per year). At 32.9 minutes, the average travel time is 4% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 26.8% is 12% higher, pointing to more pronounced congestion than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Essex carries more traffic than 77% of counties in Massachusetts. 31% of counties in Massachusetts have a shorter average travel time than Essex'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.
25,583
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.
37.4 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.
47.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$124,226
A significant volume of traffic in Essex County, Massachusetts utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 25,583 vehicles per day, 198% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 8,576 vehicles per day. That average covers 241 highway road miles divided in 2,183 segments (average segment length 583 ft), together carrying 7,995,918 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.9 billion per year). 73% of counties in Massachusetts move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 7.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 13% lower than the state average, at 7.3% - positioning Essex as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 36% of counties in Massachusetts see a lower highway truck share than Essex's 7.3%. 55% of counties in Massachusetts see fewer highway trucks per day than Essex's roughly 1,860.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
8,576
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.
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.
25.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$117,408
The non-highway road network in Essex County, Massachusetts supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 8,576 vehicles per day, 66% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 25,583 vehicles per day. That average covers 969 non-highway road miles divided in 43,256 segments (average segment length 118 ft), together carrying 7,207,287 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.6 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 (25.7%) runs 11% higher than the state average, pointing to slower local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 31% of counties in Massachusetts. Essex's average driver income exceeds 69% of counties in Massachusetts. 46% of counties in Massachusetts have a younger driver population than Essex.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 12:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 67% 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 +11% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -18% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Essex County, Massachusetts, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +11% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Essex
Massachusetts
Average
Difference
Traffic
9,393
8,166
+15.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.4%
6.9%
-7.4%
Truck % (Highway)
7.3%
8.4%
-13.3%
Avg. Travel Time
32.9 min
34.4 min
-4.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 9,393 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Essex have higher average income than 69% of counties in Massachusetts.
Traffic volumes are typically 11% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 7,728 vehicles per day - a 18% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Essex roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $119,969 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 6.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 7.3% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 67% 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)
