This page delivers traffic analytics for Hancock County, Maine. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Hancock County, Maine among 545 road miles divided in 7,590 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 379 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.
4,016
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.6 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.
12.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$72,320
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,016 vehicles per day in Hancock County, Maine that results in 1,756,951 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈641 million 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 34.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Maine state averages: Hancock sees 17% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (4,016 vehicles per day against 4,836), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,756,951 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈641 million per year), roughly 5.4% of Maine's statewide total. Journey times here (34.6 minutes on average) closely track the state level. Congestion runs 11% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 12.9% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 53% of counties in Maine see less traffic than Hancock's 4,016 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 34.6 minutes is longer than 40% of counties in Maine.
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.
10,379
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.8 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.
27.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$74,033
A significant volume of traffic in Hancock County, Maine utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 10,379 vehicles per day, 285% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,694 vehicles per day. That average covers 84 highway road miles divided in 1,306 segments (average segment length 339 ft), together carrying 718,808 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈262 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 64% of counties in Maine. Trucks constitute 8.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 30% lower than the state average, at 8.6% - positioning Hancock as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 21% of counties in Maine. Hancock's highway truck count is higher than 36% of counties in Maine, at roughly 893 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,694
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.9 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.
10.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,859
The non-highway road network in Hancock County, Maine supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,694 vehicles per day, 74% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 10,379 vehicles per day. That average covers 461 non-highway road miles divided in 6,284 segments (average segment length 387 ft), together carrying 1,038,144 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈379 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 19% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 10.0% is 28% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. 40% of counties in Maine see shorter overall travel times than Hancock. Hancock's average driver income exceeds 67% of counties in Maine. The driver population here skews older than 53% of counties in Maine.
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 80% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 21% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +31% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -32% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Hancock County, Maine, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +31% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Hancock
Maine
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,016
4,836
-17.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.6%
8.7%
-12.5%
Truck % (Highway)
8.6%
12.3%
-30.4%
Avg. Travel Time
34.6 min
34.6 min
-0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,016 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Hancock have higher average income than 67% of counties in Maine.
Traffic volumes are typically 31% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 2,737 vehicles per day - a 32% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 9% of highway traffic and 6% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Hancock County, Maine. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Trucks account for approximately 7.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 8.6% on highways.
Drivers on Hancock roads have a median age of 53 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $72,320 - 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)
