
Total Traffic Volume & Performance in Lapeer County, Michigan
Traffic The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day5,645 |
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Trucks The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 6.9% |
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Average travel time The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 33.9 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. | 16.0% |
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Drivers’ average age Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 50.7 yrs |
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Drivers’ average income Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $75,062 |
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Our data shows 5,645 vehicles per day on the average road in Lapeer County, Michigan, and 2,168,613 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈792 million per year) across its 394 miles of monitored roads. About 1 in 14 vehicles is a truck, in line with Michigan (7.7%).
Busier roads than 79% of counties in Michigan
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 - less drive-by exposure for retail, but easier access for deliveries. In total volume terms, its road network carries about 1.0% of Michigan's statewide total of vehicle-miles. By volume, Lapeer's 5,645 vehicles per day outpaces 79% of counties in Michigan.
At 33.9 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. 57% of counties in Michigan have a shorter average travel time than Lapeer's 33.9 minutes.
The congestion ratio of 16.0% runs slightly lower than the state level (13% lower) - relevant for traffic control and delivery planning.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

Highway Traffic in Lapeer County, Michigan
| Traffic | vehicles per day9,978 |
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| Trucks | 11.3% |
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| Average travel time | 45.2 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 22.4% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 50.6 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $76,090 |
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Highways carry a smaller share of travel in Lapeer County, Michigan, 26% of vehicle-miles; most driving happens on local roads. 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.
Highways make up 14% of the monitored road miles (53 miles, 76 segments), so they carry more than their share: 560,645 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈205 million per year).
More highway trucks than 66% of counties in Michigan
The concentration of trucks on highways (11.3%) is 5% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. The highway traffic mix is typical for Michigan: neither freight- nor commuter-dominated.
Lapeer's highway truck share (11.3%) is higher than 56% of counties in Michigan. Lapeer's highway truck count is higher than 66% of counties in Michigan, at roughly 1,132 trucks per day.

Non-highway Traffic in Lapeer County, Michigan
| Traffic | vehicles per day5,604 |
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| Trucks | 5.4% |
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| Average travel time | 33.8 min |
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| Congestion ratio | 15.9% |
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| Drivers’ average age | 50.7 yrs |
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| Drivers’ average income | $74,855 |
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Most travel in Lapeer County, Michigan happens on local roads, 74% of all vehicle-miles. The average non-highway road carries 5,604 vehicles per day.
Their share of road miles is similar, 86% (341 miles in 8,092 segments), carrying 1,607,969 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈587 million per year). Trucks make up 5.4% of non-highway traffic, about 1 in 19 vehicles.
Drivers from higher-income areas than 73% of counties in Michigan
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 53% lower than the highway network.
Non-highway congestion (15.9%) runs slightly lower than the state level (13% lower).
Lapeer's average driver income is higher than 73% of counties in Michigan. 50% of counties in Michigan have a younger driver population than Lapeer.