This page delivers traffic analytics for Hudson County, New Jersey. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Hudson County, New Jersey among 54 road miles divided in 1,613 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 176 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.
12,812
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.9 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.
43.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$102,640
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 12,812 vehicles per day in Hudson County, New Jersey that results in 1,240,807 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈453 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 39.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the New Jersey state averages: Hudson sees 44% higher average daily traffic volume than the state average (12,812 vehicles per day against 8,886), suggesting more demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 1,240,807 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈453 million per year), about 0.8% of New Jersey's statewide total. Journey times run 20% higher than the state level, at 39.9 minutes on average. At 61% higher than the state level, the 43.5% congestion ratio signals more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Hudson's 12,812 vehicles per day outpaces 95% of counties in New Jersey. At 39.9 minutes, Hudson also has the highest average travel time in New Jersey.
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.
27,279
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
43.3 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.
66.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$112,242
A significant volume of traffic in Hudson County, New Jersey utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 27,279 vehicles per day, 145% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 11,118 vehicles per day. That average covers 26 highway road miles divided in 169 segments (average segment length 818 ft), together carrying 958,857 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈350 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (8.1%) is 20% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Hudson serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 20% of counties in New Jersey see a lower highway truck share than Hudson's 8.1%. 75% of counties in New Jersey see fewer highway trucks per day than Hudson's roughly 2,220.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
11,118
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.5 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.
40.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$93,193
The non-highway road network in Hudson County, New Jersey supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 11,118 vehicles per day, 59% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 27,279 vehicles per day. That average covers 28 non-highway road miles divided in 1,444 segments (average segment length 101 ft), together carrying 281,950 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈103 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 25% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (40.8%) runs 67% higher than the state average, pointing to slower local traffic flow. Overall, Hudson has the highest average travel time in New Jersey, at 39.9 minutes. Hudson's average driver income exceeds 20% of counties in New Jersey. At 43 years, Hudson's median driver age is the lowest in New Jersey.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Hudson County, New Jersey, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Hudson
New Jersey
Average
Difference
Traffic
12,812
8,886
+44.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.7%
7.9%
-3.2%
Truck % (Highway)
8.1%
10.2%
-20.3%
Avg. Travel Time
39.9 min
33.4 min
+19.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 12,812 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - at 39.9 minutes, Hudson has the highest average travel time of any county in New Jersey.
Approximately 79% of highway traffic and 54% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Hudson County, New Jersey. 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 7.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 8.1% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 61% above the daily average.
Drivers on Hudson roads have a median age of 43 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $102,640 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 39.9 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)
