This page delivers traffic analytics for Massachusetts. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Massachusetts among 13,355 road miles divided in 443,345 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 159 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.
8,166
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.
34.4 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.
24.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$116,940
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 8,166 vehicles per day in Massachusetts that results in 136,116,242 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈49.7 billion 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 34.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the US national averages: Massachusetts's average daily traffic volume is 17% higher than the national average - 8,166 vehicles per day against 6,986 - suggesting more traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 136,116,242 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈49.7 billion per year), roughly 1.8% of the national total. At 34.4 minutes, the average travel time is 3% higher than the national level. Congestion runs 27% higher than the national level, at a ratio of 24.0% - more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Massachusetts carries more traffic than 84% of states nationwide. 80% of states nationwide have a shorter average travel time than Massachusetts's 34.4 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.
23,969
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
41.0 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.
50.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$119,646
A significant volume of traffic in Massachusetts utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 23,969 vehicles per day, 217% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 7,572 vehicles per day. That average covers 2,266 highway road miles divided in 16,061 segments (average segment length 745 ft), together carrying 66,320,020 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈24.2 billion per year). That is more highway travel volume than 56% of states nationwide. Trucks constitute 8.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 36% lower than the national average, at 8.4% - positioning Massachusetts as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 6% of states nationwide see a lower highway truck share than Massachusetts's 8.4%. Massachusetts's highway truck count is higher than 90% of states nationwide, at roughly 2,011 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
7,572
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.1 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.
23.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$115,297
The non-highway road network in Massachusetts supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 7,572 vehicles per day, 68% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 23,969 vehicles per day. That average covers 11,088 non-highway road miles divided in 427,284 segments (average segment length 137 ft), together carrying 69,796,219 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈25.5 billion per year). Trucks constitute 5.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 34% lower than on highways. At 26% higher than the national level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 23.1% signals more friction on local roads. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 80% of states nationwide. 94% of states nationwide see lower average driver income among trip origins than Massachusetts. 72% of states nationwide have a younger driver population than Massachusetts.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 12:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 62% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 14% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +9% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -14% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Massachusetts, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +9% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Massachusetts
N/A
Average
Difference
Traffic
8,166
6,986
+16.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.9%
9.3%
-25.9%
Truck % (Highway)
8.4%
13.1%
-35.8%
Avg. Travel Time
34.4 min
33.3 min
+3.2%
How Massachusetts compares
Massachusetts against nearby states
Set against the average of the 4 states nearest to it, Massachusetts moves 4.2 times the total daily travel and is 34.7% more congested; it has the busiest roads of the five. Bigger and busier at once: more road than the states around it and heavier traffic on it, which makes it the centre of gravity for travel in this part of the map.
Massachusetts and the 4 nearest states by centroid distance, with the United States average for scale.
Massachusetts's three busiest counties account for 49.3% of all the vehicle-miles measured in the state.
Ranked by daily vehicle-miles, across the 14 counties in Massachusetts with a published traffic page. Vehicle-miles is total travel, so this ranks by traffic MOVED rather than by how busy a typical road is.
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 8,166 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Massachusetts carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 90% of states nationwide, at roughly 2,011 per day.
Drivers on Massachusetts roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $116,940 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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 62% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 6.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 8.4% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 34.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Traffic volumes are typically 9% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 7,040 vehicles per day - a 14% decrease from the annual average.
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)
