This page delivers traffic analytics for Morris County, New Jersey. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Morris County, New Jersey among 818 road miles divided in 25,508 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 169 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.
8,679
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.
32.1 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.
22.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$152,099
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 8,679 vehicles per day in Morris County, New Jersey that results in 10,536,604 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.8 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 32.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the New Jersey state averages: Morris's average daily traffic volume is 2% lower than the state average - 8,679 vehicles per day against 8,886 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Morris accounts for about 6.8% of New Jersey's statewide total, at 10,536,604 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.8 billion per year). At 32.1 minutes, the average travel time is 4% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 22.8% is 16% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Morris carries more traffic than 60% of counties in New Jersey. Its average travel time of 32.1 minutes is longer than 30% of counties in New Jersey.
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.
23,927
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
41.8 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.
49.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$144,578
A significant volume of traffic in Morris County, New Jersey utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 23,927 vehicles per day, 219% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 7,512 vehicles per day. That average covers 196 highway road miles divided in 1,814 segments (average segment length 569 ft), together carrying 6,368,243 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.3 billion per year). By highway travel volume, that ranks Morris in the top 5 counties in New Jersey. Trucks constitute 9.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 9.6%, highway truck share is 6% lower than the state average, marking Morris as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 40% of counties in New Jersey see a lower highway truck share than Morris's 9.6%. 85% of counties in New Jersey see fewer highway trucks per day than Morris's roughly 2,307.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
7,512
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.4 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.
20.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$159,089
The non-highway road network in Morris County, New Jersey supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 7,512 vehicles per day, 69% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 23,927 vehicles per day. That average covers 622 non-highway road miles divided in 23,694 segments (average segment length 139 ft), together carrying 4,168,361 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.5 billion per year). Trucks constitute 4.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 53% lower than the highway network. At 15% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 20.8% signals easier movement on local roads. Morris's overall average travel time exceeds 30% of counties in New Jersey. 95% of counties in New Jersey see lower average driver income among trip origins than Morris. 70% of counties in New Jersey have a younger driver population than Morris.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 76% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 19% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +5% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -7% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Morris County, New Jersey, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +5% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Morris
New Jersey
Average
Difference
Traffic
8,679
8,886
-2.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.6%
7.9%
-3.8%
Truck % (Highway)
9.6%
10.2%
-5.6%
Avg. Travel Time
32.1 min
33.4 min
-3.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 8,679 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Morris skews older than 70% of counties in New Jersey.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 76% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 7.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.6% on highways.
Approximately 34% of highway traffic and 14% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Morris County, New Jersey. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Drivers on Morris roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $152,099 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
