This page delivers traffic analytics for Livingston County, Michigan. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Livingston County, Michigan among 509 road miles divided in 14,597 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 184 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.
7,615
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.
29.7 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.
19.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$103,545
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 7,615 vehicles per day in Livingston County, Michigan that results in 5,656,250 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.1 billion 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 29.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Michigan state averages: Livingston's average daily traffic volume is 1% lower than the state average - 7,615 vehicles per day against 7,697 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Livingston accounts for about 2.6% of Michigan's statewide total, at 5,656,250 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.1 billion per year). The average trip takes 29.7 minutes, 12% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 7% higher than the state level, at a ratio of 19.8% - more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 93% of counties in Michigan see less traffic than Livingston's 7,615 vehicles per day. 4% of counties in Michigan have a shorter average travel time than Livingston's 29.7 minutes.
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.
26,279
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
46.1 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.
47.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$102,498
A significant volume of traffic in Livingston County, Michigan utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 26,279 vehicles per day, 260% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 7,308 vehicles per day. That average covers 111 highway road miles divided in 236 segments (average segment length 2,484 ft), together carrying 3,121,978 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.1 billion per year). 92% of counties in Michigan move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 10.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (10.7%) is 10% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Livingston serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Livingston's highway truck share (10.7%) is higher than 42% of counties in Michigan. By raw truck volume, Livingston carries more highway trucks than 90% of counties in Michigan.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
7,308
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
3.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.4 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.
19.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$104,216
The non-highway road network in Livingston County, Michigan supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 7,308 vehicles per day, 72% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 26,279 vehicles per day. That average covers 398 non-highway road miles divided in 14,361 segments (average segment length 146 ft), together carrying 2,534,272 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈925 million per year). Trucks constitute 3.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 65% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (19.3%) runs 6% higher than the state average, pointing to slower local traffic flow. 4% of counties in Michigan see shorter overall travel times than Livingston. 99% of counties in Michigan see lower average driver income among trip origins than Livingston. 35% of counties in Michigan have a younger driver population than Livingston.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 85% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 7% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
August–October is the high season, with volumes +6% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -9% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Livingston County, Michigan, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +6% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Livingston
Michigan
Average
Difference
Traffic
7,615
7,697
-1.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.6%
7.7%
-1.4%
Truck % (Highway)
10.7%
12.0%
-10.4%
Avg. Travel Time
29.7 min
33.6 min
-11.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 7,615 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Livingston carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 90% of counties in Michigan, at roughly 2,817 per day.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 85% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 6% higher during August–October. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 6,896 vehicles per day - a 9% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 7.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.7% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 29.7 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Livingston roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $103,545 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 40% of highway traffic and 8% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Livingston 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)
