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Hamilton County, New York Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Hamilton County, New York. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Hamilton County, New York among 138 road miles divided in 1,054 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 691 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.
Data current as of:
Q3 2026
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Total Traffic Volume & Performance

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

1,342

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

9.4%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

40.1 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.

6.2%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

59.9 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$67,021

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,342 vehicles per day in Hamilton County, New York that results in 132,690 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈48.4 million 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 40.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the New York state averages: Hamilton's average daily traffic volume is 82% lower than the state average - 1,342 vehicles per day against 7,377 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 132,690 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈48.4 million per year), roughly 0.1% of New York's statewide total. Journey times run 16% higher than the state level, at 40.1 minutes on average. At 70% lower than the state level, the 6.2% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. At 1,342 vehicles per day, Hamilton posts the lowest average traffic volume in New York. On travel time, Hamilton runs longer than 82% of counties in New York.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

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Non-highway traffic

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

1,342

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

9.4%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

40.1 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.

6.2%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

59.9 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$67,021

The non-highway road network in Hamilton County, New York supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,342 vehicles per day. That average covers 138 non-highway road miles divided in 1,054 segments (average segment length 691 ft), together carrying 132,690 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈48.4 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.4% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

Non-highway congestion (6.2%) runs 68% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 82% of counties in New York see shorter overall travel times than Hamilton. 11% of counties in New York see lower average driver income among trip origins than Hamilton. At 60 years, Hamilton's median driver age is the highest in New York.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

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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 90% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 4% above weekday levels.
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Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
July–September is the high season, with volumes +67% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
December is the quietest month, with volumes -36% versus the annual average.

Analytical insight

In Hamilton County, New York, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +67% in high season.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Hamilton

New York
Average

Difference

Traffic

1,342

7,377

-81.8%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

9.4%

8.0%

+18.6%

Truck % (Highway)

10.3%

Avg. Travel Time

40.1 min

34.7 min

+15.7%

How Hamilton County compares

Hamilton County against nearby areas

Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Hamilton County moves 5.4% of the total daily travel and carries 69.7% less traffic on a typical road; it has the quietest roads of the five. Quiet roads and long journeys - a rural pattern, where the distance between destinations rather than the traffic on the way is what takes the time.

Hamilton County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the New York average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Hamilton County1,3429.4%132,69040.1 min6.2%
Herkimer County, New York2,10314.5%1,564,44932.0 min9.6%
Warren County, New York6,2686.8%1,810,56040.6 min23.1%
Fulton County, New York3,6296.5%851,47834.7 min12.2%
Saratoga County, New York5,6916.3%5,691,59931.0 min15.1%
New York average7,3778.0%N/A34.7 min20.7%

Hamilton County ranked within New York

No other county-level area in New York records a higher average driver age than Hamilton County.

Where Hamilton County sits among New York's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
MeasureHamilton CountyNew York rank
Traffic volume (AADT)1,342#62 of 62
Average travel time40.1 min#12 of 62
Average driver income$67,021#55 of 62
Average driver age59.9 yrs#1 of 62

Hamilton County ranks #1 of 62 on average driver age but #62 of 62 on average daily traffic volume - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.

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)

Road sensor networks and traffic counters

Historical traffic pattern databases

Public traffic count programs published by the

New YorkDepartment of Transportation

Historical traffic pattern databases

U.S. Census Bureau
All metrics represent estimates based on statistical modeling and are intended for strategic planning purposes.
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Data current as of:
Q3 2026

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