This page delivers traffic analytics for Frederick County, Maryland. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Frederick County, Maryland among 956 road miles divided in 20,173 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 250 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.
4,813
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.0 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.
14.4%
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.
$130,037
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,813 vehicles per day in Frederick County, Maryland that results in 7,587,142 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.8 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 30.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Maryland state averages: Frederick sees 37% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (4,813 vehicles per day against 7,693), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Frederick accounts for about 5.5% of Maryland's statewide total, at 7,587,142 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.8 billion per year). Journey times run 12% lower than the state level, at 30.0 minutes on average. Congestion runs 30% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 14.4% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Frederick's 4,813 vehicles per day outpaces 48% of counties in Maryland. Its average travel time of 30.0 minutes is longer than 9% of counties in Maryland.
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.
23,043
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
42.7 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.
43.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$123,103
A significant volume of traffic in Frederick County, Maryland utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 23,043 vehicles per day, 457% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,138 vehicles per day. That average covers 178 highway road miles divided in 721 segments (average segment length 1,300 ft), together carrying 4,579,133 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.7 billion per year). 78% of counties in Maryland move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 11.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (11.7%) is 20% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Frederick serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 70% of counties in Maryland. By raw truck volume, Frederick carries more highway trucks than 65% of counties in Maryland.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,138
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.5 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.
13.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$136,638
The non-highway road network in Frederick County, Maryland supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,138 vehicles per day, 82% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 23,043 vehicles per day. That average covers 779 non-highway road miles divided in 19,452 segments (average segment length 211 ft), together carrying 3,008,009 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.1 billion per year). Trucks constitute 5.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 57% fewer trucks by share. At 31% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 13.3% signals easier movement on local roads. Frederick's overall average travel time exceeds 9% of counties in Maryland. Trip origins here have higher average income than 83% of counties in Maryland. Frederick's median driver age is higher than 30% of counties in Maryland.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 78% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 14% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
August–October is the high season, with volumes +4% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -11% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Frederick County, Maryland, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +4% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Frederick
Maryland
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,813
7,693
-37.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.1%
7.5%
+21.4%
Truck % (Highway)
11.7%
9.8%
+20.1%
Avg. Travel Time
30.0 min
34.0 min
-11.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,813 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Frederick carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 65% of counties in Maryland, at roughly 2,701 per day.
The average travel time for drivers is 30.0 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 9.1% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.7% on highways.
Approximately 25% of highway traffic and 6% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Frederick County, Maryland. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Drivers on Frederick roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $130,037 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
