This page delivers traffic analytics for Essex County, New Jersey. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Essex County, New Jersey among 683 road miles divided in 24,444 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 148 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.
11,236
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.5%
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.
34.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$119,313
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 11,236 vehicles per day in Essex County, New Jersey that results in 10,979,875 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈4.0 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 35.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the New Jersey state averages: At 11,236 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Essex carries 26% more traffic than the state average of 8,886 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 10,979,875 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈4.0 billion per year), roughly 7.1% of New Jersey's statewide total. At 35.1 minutes, the average travel time is 5% higher than the state level. At 27% higher than the state level, the 34.3% congestion ratio signals more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Essex carries more traffic than 75% of counties in New Jersey. On travel time, Essex runs longer than 80% of counties in New Jersey.
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.
33,312
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.
41.3 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.
73.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$121,639
A significant volume of traffic in Essex County, New Jersey utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 33,312 vehicles per day, 228% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 10,158 vehicles per day. That average covers 170 highway road miles divided in 1,138 segments (average segment length 790 ft), together carrying 6,303,118 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.3 billion per year). By highway travel volume, Essex outranks 75% of counties in New Jersey. Trucks constitute 9.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (9.5%) is 7% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Essex serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 35% of counties in New Jersey see a lower highway truck share than Essex's 9.5%. Essex's highway truck count is higher than 95% of counties in New Jersey, at roughly 3,175 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
10,158
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.8 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.
32.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$117,972
The non-highway road network in Essex County, New Jersey supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 10,158 vehicles per day, 70% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 33,312 vehicles per day. That average covers 513 non-highway road miles divided in 23,306 segments (average segment length 116 ft), together carrying 4,676,756 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.7 billion per year). Trucks constitute 4.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 49% lower than on highways. At 33% higher than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 32.4% signals more friction on local roads. 80% of counties in New Jersey see shorter overall travel times than Essex. Trip origins here have higher average income than 45% of counties in New Jersey. Essex's median driver age is higher than 5% of counties in New Jersey.
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 50% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 24% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
October–December is the high season, with volumes +6% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -7% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Essex County, New Jersey, the peak hour concentrates about 6% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +6% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Essex
New Jersey
Average
Difference
Traffic
11,236
8,886
+26.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.5%
7.9%
-5.0%
Truck % (Highway)
9.5%
10.2%
-6.7%
Avg. Travel Time
35.1 min
33.4 min
+5.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 11,236 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Essex's highway truck share of 9.5% is higher than 35% of counties in New Jersey.
Trucks account for approximately 7.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.5% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 6% higher during October–December. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 10,455 vehicles per day - a 7% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Essex roads have a median age of 45 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $119,313 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 54% of highway traffic and 8% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Essex County, New Jersey. 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 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 50% 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)
