This page delivers traffic analytics for Lapeer County, Michigan. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Lapeer County, Michigan among 394 road miles divided in 8,168 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 255 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.
5,645
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.
16.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,062
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,645 vehicles per day in Lapeer County, Michigan that results in 2,168,613 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈792 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 14 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Michigan state averages: Lapeer sees 27% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (5,645 vehicles per day against 7,697), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 2,168,613 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈792 million per year), roughly 1.0% of Michigan's statewide total. The average trip takes 33.9 minutes, 1% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 13% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 16.0% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Lapeer carries more traffic than 79% of counties in Michigan. Its average travel time of 33.9 minutes is longer than 57% of counties in Michigan.
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.
9,978
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
45.2 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.
22.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,090
A significant volume of traffic in Lapeer County, Michigan utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 9,978 vehicles per day, 78% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,604 vehicles per day. That average covers 53 highway road miles divided in 76 segments (average segment length 3,699 ft), together carrying 560,645 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈205 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 5% lower than the state average, at 11.3% - positioning Lapeer as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 56% of counties in Michigan see a lower highway truck share than Lapeer's 11.3%. Lapeer's highway truck count is higher than 66% of counties in Michigan, at roughly 1,132 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,604
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.8 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.
15.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$74,855
The non-highway road network in Lapeer County, Michigan supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,604 vehicles per day, 44% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 9,978 vehicles per day. That average covers 341 non-highway road miles divided in 8,092 segments (average segment length 222 ft), together carrying 1,607,969 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈587 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 53% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (15.9%) runs 13% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 57% of counties in Michigan see shorter overall travel times than Lapeer. Lapeer's average driver income exceeds 73% of counties in Michigan. Lapeer's median driver age is higher than 50% of counties in Michigan.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Lapeer County, Michigan, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Lapeer
Michigan
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,645
7,697
-26.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.9%
7.7%
-10.0%
Truck % (Highway)
11.3%
12.0%
-5.2%
Avg. Travel Time
33.9 min
33.6 min
+1.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,645 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Lapeer carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 66% of counties in Michigan, at roughly 1,132 per day.
Trucks account for approximately 6.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.3% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.9 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Lapeer roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $75,062 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 80% above the daily average.
Approximately 36% of highway traffic and 12% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Lapeer 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.
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)
