
Total Traffic Volume & Performance in Jefferson County, New York
Traffic The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day3,652 |
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Trucks The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 9.9% |
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Average travel time The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 33.7 min |
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Congestion ratio The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 13.9% |
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Drivers’ average age Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 45.1 yrs |
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Drivers’ average income Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $67,826 |
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The average monitored road in Jefferson County, New York carries 3,652 vehicles per day. Across its 873 miles of monitored roads, that adds up to 2,466,725 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈900 million per year). Trucks are 9.9% of traffic, more than the 8.0% across New York.
Traffic 50% below the New York average
At 3,652 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Jefferson carries 50% less traffic than the state average of 7,377, suggesting less demand on each road - quiet roads that suit freight movement more than drive-by retail. In total volume terms, its road network carries about 0.9% of New York's statewide total of vehicle-miles. Jefferson carries less traffic than 54% of counties in New York.
The average trip takes 33.7 minutes, on par with the state level. On travel time, Jefferson runs shorter than 64% of counties in New York.
Congestion runs 33% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 13.9%, which means smoother traffic flow - travel times are easy to plan around for scheduled deliveries.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

Highway Traffic in Jefferson County, New York
| Traffic | vehicles per day8,313 |
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| Trucks | 12.4% |
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| Average travel time | 43.3 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 28.9% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 45.0 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $64,738 |
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Highways carry about half of all travel in Jefferson County, New York, 50% of vehicle-miles. The average highway carries 8,313 vehicles per day, 210% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,680 vehicles per day.
Highways make up 22% of the monitored road miles (196 miles, 1,143 segments), so they carry more than their share: 1,243,709 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈454 million per year).
That is more highway travel volume than 57% of counties in New York.
Fewer highway trucks than 75% of counties in New York
Highway truck concentration here runs 20% higher than the state average, at 12.4%. Highways here lean toward freight, so highway access is a real asset for logistics operators.
By truck concentration, highways here outrank 53% of counties in New York. By raw truck volume, Jefferson carries fewer highway trucks than 75% of counties in New York.

Non-highway Traffic in Jefferson County, New York
| Traffic | vehicles per day2,680 |
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| Trucks | 7.4% |
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| Average travel time | 31.7 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 10.7% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 45.3 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $70,155 |
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Local roads carry about half of all travel in Jefferson County, New York, 50% of vehicle-miles. On the average non-highway road, that comes to 2,680 vehicles per day.
Local roads make up 78% of the monitored road miles (677 miles in 5,482 segments) but carry less than their share of travel: 1,223,017 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈446 million per year). The truck share on non-highway roads is 7.4%.
Younger drivers than 92% of counties in New York
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 40% lower than the highway network.
The non-highway congestion ratio of 10.7% is 45% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average.
Jefferson's average driver income is lower than 87% of counties in New York. 92% of counties in New York have an older driver population than Jefferson.