This page delivers traffic analytics for Genesee County, Michigan. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Genesee County, Michigan among 1,003 road miles divided in 36,464 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 145 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.
7,394
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.4 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.
16.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,487
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 7,394 vehicles per day in Genesee County, Michigan that results in 8,901,981 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.2 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 17 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Michigan state averages: At 7,394 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Genesee carries 4% less traffic than the state average of 7,697 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Genesee accounts for about 4.1% of Michigan's statewide total, at 8,901,981 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.2 billion per year). At 32.4 minutes, the average travel time is 3% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 8% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 16.9% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 90% of counties in Michigan see less traffic than Genesee's 7,394 vehicles per day. 30% of counties in Michigan have a shorter average travel time than Genesee's 32.4 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.
21,185
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
44.6 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.
34.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,385
A significant volume of traffic in Genesee County, Michigan utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 21,185 vehicles per day, 194% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 7,209 vehicles per day. That average covers 167 highway road miles divided in 483 segments (average segment length 1,826 ft), together carrying 3,699,703 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.4 billion per year). 93% of counties in Michigan move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 9.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 23% lower than the state average, at 9.2% - positioning Genesee as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 25% of counties in Michigan. Genesee's highway truck count is higher than 75% of counties in Michigan, at roughly 1,957 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
7,209
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
3.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.2 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.
16.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,083
The non-highway road network in Genesee County, Michigan supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 7,209 vehicles per day, 66% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 21,185 vehicles per day. That average covers 836 non-highway road miles divided in 35,981 segments (average segment length 123 ft), together carrying 5,202,278 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.9 billion per year). Trucks constitute 3.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 62% fewer trucks by share. At 9% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 16.7% signals easier movement on local roads. Genesee's overall average travel time exceeds 30% of counties in Michigan. Genesee's average driver income exceeds 74% of counties in Michigan. The driver population here skews older than 37% of counties in Michigan.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 77% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 10% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +15% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -19% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Genesee County, Michigan, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +15% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Genesee
Michigan
Average
Difference
Traffic
7,394
7,697
-3.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
5.9%
7.7%
-23.3%
Truck % (Highway)
9.2%
12.0%
-22.7%
Avg. Travel Time
32.4 min
33.6 min
-3.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 7,394 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Genesee's average travel time of 32.4 minutes is longer than 30% of counties in Michigan.
Trucks account for approximately 5.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.2% on highways.
Drivers on Genesee roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $75,487 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 20% of highway traffic and 5% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Genesee County, Michigan. 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 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 77% 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)
