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TrafficThe average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day14,450 |
|---|---|
TrucksThe percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 5.0% |
Average travel timeThe average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 33.4 min |
Congestion ratioThe rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 31.8% |
Drivers’ average ageAverage age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 49.2 yrs |
Drivers’ average incomeAverage income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $155,862 |
Our data shows 14,450 vehicles per day on the average road in Nassau County, New York, and 19,278,877 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈7.0 billion per year) across its 1,071 miles of monitored roads. About 1 in 20 vehicles is a truck, fewer than the 1 in 13 across New York.
Nassau sees 96% higher average daily traffic volume than the state average (14,450 vehicles per day against 7,377), suggesting more demand on each road - heavy exposure for roadside retail, and tight road space for deliveries. In total volume terms, its road network carries about 7.4% of New York's statewide total of vehicle-miles. 97% of counties in New York see less traffic than Nassau's 14,450 vehicles per day.
At 33.4 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. On travel time, Nassau runs shorter than 75% of counties in New York.
At 54% higher than the state level, the 31.8% congestion ratio signals more pronounced congestion - peak-hour routing and delivery windows need real slack here.
| Traffic | vehicles per day34,829 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 6.0% |
| Average travel time | 37.9 min |
| Congestion ratio | 54.7% |
| Drivers’ average age | 49.1 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $154,739 |
Highways carry about half of all travel in Nassau County, New York, 51% of vehicle-miles. The average highway carries 34,829 vehicles per day, 163% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 13,234 vehicles per day.
Highways make up 23% of the monitored road miles (248 miles, 2,506 segments), so they carry more than their share: 9,908,104 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.6 billion per year).
By highway travel volume, that ranks Nassau in the top 3 counties in New York.
The concentration of trucks on highways (6.0%) is 42% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. Highways here carry mainly commuter and local trips, with little through freight.
At 6.0%, Nassau's highway truck concentration is the lowest in New York. 78% of counties in New York see fewer highway trucks per day than Nassau's roughly 2,076.
| Traffic | vehicles per day13,234 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 4.0% |
| Average travel time | 33.1 min |
| Congestion ratio | 30.5% |
| Drivers’ average age | 49.4 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $156,784 |
Local roads carry about half of all travel in Nassau County, New York, 49% of vehicle-miles. The average non-highway road carries 13,234 vehicles per day.
Local roads make up 77% of the monitored road miles (823 miles in 42,012 segments) but carry less than their share of travel: 9,370,772 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.4 billion per year). The truck share on non-highway roads is 4.0%.
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 32% lower than on highways.
At 57% higher than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 30.5% signals more friction on local roads.
98% of counties in New York see lower average driver income among trip origins than Nassau. Nassau's median driver age is lower than 56% of counties in New York.
The average daily traffic per road sets Nassau County apart: 96% above the New York average. Its highway truck share, by contrast, is 42% below.
| Metric | Nassau County | New York average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic | 14,450 | 7,377 | +95.9% |
| Truck % (Total Traffic) | 5.0% | 8.0% | -36.9% |
| Truck % (Highway) | 6.0% | 10.3% | -42.1% |
| Avg. Travel Time | 33.4 min | 34.7 min | -3.8% |
Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Nassau County sees 20.3% shorter typical trips and moves 2.0 times the total daily travel; it has the third busiest roads of the five. It is bigger rather than busier: the extra travel comes from carrying more road, not from heavier roads.
| Area | Average daily traffic | Truck share | Daily vehicle-miles | Average travel time | Congestion ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau County | 14,450 | 5.0% | 19,278,877 | 33.4 min | 31.8% |
| Queens County, New York | 15,590 | 6.4% | 15,729,683 | 40.4 min | 40.5% |
| Bronx County, New York | 14,238 | 10.4% | 8,745,940 | 40.6 min | 34.1% |
| New York County, New York | 13,980 | 11.2% | 3,954,671 | 44.9 min | 32.2% |
| Kings County, New York | 14,934 | 7.0% | 9,450,976 | 41.6 min | 37.6% |
| New York average | 7,377 | 8.0% | N/A | 34.7 min | 20.7% |
Nassau County sits in New York's top three on average daily traffic volume, highway travel volume and average driver income.
| Measure | Nassau County | New York rank |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic volume (AADT) | 14,450 | #3 of 62 |
| Highway vehicle-miles per day | 9,908,104 | #3 of 61 |
| Truck share on highways | 6.0% | #61 of 61 |
| Highway trucks per day | 2,076 | #14 of 61 |
| Average travel time | 33.4 min | #46 of 62 |
| Average driver income | $155,862 | #2 of 62 |
| Average driver age | 49.2 yrs | #35 of 62 |
Nassau County ranks #3 of 61 on highway travel volume but #61 of 61 on truck share on highways. It carries some of the heaviest highway traffic in New York, but very little of it is freight - this is commuter and local car volume, not through-trucking.
The three busiest roads in Nassau County average 134,170 vehicles a day, 9.3 times the county average of 14,450 across all its monitored roads.
Long Island Expressway is the busiest road, at 146,778 vehicles a day, 12,560 of them trucks (8.6%). Southern State Parkway is practically level with it at 143,829. It also carries the most trucks.
Trips using Long Island Expressway are long: a median of 45.0 minutes against 33.4 county-wide, the mark of a through route.
A main artery: Long Island Expressway's busiest stretch carries 10.2 times the county average; trucks are 8.6% of it, above the county-wide 5.0%.
Southern State Parkway is one of the more congested roads here: trips take 91% longer than at free-flow speed, against 32% county-wide.
Cross Island Parkway is a trunk route for the county, carrying 7.7 times the county average on its busiest stretch; trucks are 4.6% of it, below the county-wide 5.0%.
Northern State Parkway carries 6.9 times the county average at its busiest, 5,406 of them trucks (5.4%, above the county-wide 5.0%).
Delays build on Grand Central Parkway: its congestion ratio of 106% over free-flow time is well above the county's 32%.
The average monitored road in Nassau carries 14,450 vehicles per day, 96% more than the New York average of 7,377.
Yes - Nassau has the lowest highway truck share of any county in New York, at 6.0%.
Drivers on Nassau roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $155,862, 50% above the New York average.
Trucks make up about 5.0% of all traffic in Nassau County, New York, rising to 6.0% on highways, where long-haul freight concentrates.
Weekday traffic has two busy windows: AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and a long afternoon plateau from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM - about 61% above the daily average.
Approximately 25% of highway traffic and 5% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Nassau County, New York. Even highway traffic is mostly local, so these roads mainly serve residents and commuters.
The average trip in Nassau takes 33.4 minutes, about the same as the New York average, delays at signals and congestion included.
Long Island Expressway carries the most, 146,778 vehicles per day on its busiest stretch, followed by Southern State Parkway (143,829), Cross Island Parkway (111,902), Northern State Parkway (100,423), Grand Central Parkway (83,684). Figures are AADT, both directions combined.
Long Island Expressway, with about 12,560 trucks per day on its busiest stretch, 8.6% of its 146,778 vehicles.
About 146,778 vehicles per day in both directions on its busiest stretch, including 12,560 trucks (8.6%). Traffic is lower on its quieter stretches; TrafficZoom shows the count for every segment.

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