This page delivers traffic analytics for Franklin County, Vermont. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Franklin County, Vermont among 279 road miles divided in 2,657 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 554 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.
3,715
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.
29.3 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.
11.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$80,351
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,715 vehicles per day in Franklin County, Vermont that results in 904,600 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈330 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 29.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Vermont state averages: At 3,715 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Franklin carries 8% less traffic than the state average of 4,027 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 904,600 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈330 million per year), about 6.0% of Vermont's statewide total. At 29.3 minutes, the average travel time is 10% lower than the state level. At 10% lower than the state level, the 11.9% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 54% of counties in Vermont see less traffic than Franklin's 3,715 vehicles per day. 15% of counties in Vermont have a shorter average travel time than Franklin's 29.3 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.
6,746
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.0 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.
17.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$81,444
A significant volume of traffic in Franklin County, Vermont utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,746 vehicles per day, 94% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,485 vehicles per day. That average covers 59 highway road miles divided in 187 segments (average segment length 1,653 ft), together carrying 322,009 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈118 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here (10.7%) closely tracks the state average for similar road classifications. 50% of counties in Vermont see a lower highway truck share than Franklin's 10.7%. 50% of counties in Vermont see fewer highway trucks per day than Franklin's roughly 720.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,485
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.2 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.
11.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$79,818
The non-highway road network in Franklin County, Vermont supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,485 vehicles per day, 48% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,746 vehicles per day. That average covers 220 non-highway road miles divided in 2,470 segments (average segment length 470 ft), together carrying 582,592 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈213 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 37% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (11.5%) runs 8% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 15% of counties in Vermont. Trip origins here have higher average income than 69% of counties in Vermont. Franklin's median driver age is higher than 15% of counties in Vermont.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 79% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 23% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
July–September is the high season, with volumes +11% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -16% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Franklin County, Vermont, 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
Franklin
Vermont
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,715
4,027
-7.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.2%
8.5%
-3.9%
Truck % (Highway)
10.7%
10.7%
-0.1%
Avg. Travel Time
29.3 min
32.7 min
-10.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,715 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Franklin have higher average income than 69% of counties in Vermont.
Traffic volumes are typically 11% higher during July–September. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 3,136 vehicles per day - a 16% decrease from the annual average.
Drivers on Franklin roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $80,351 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 79% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 29.3 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)
