This page delivers traffic analytics for New Jersey. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for New Jersey among 14,320 road miles divided in 423,575 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 179 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.
8,886
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.4 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.
27.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$126,223
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 8,886 vehicles per day in New Jersey that results in 153,828,650 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈56.1 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 33.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the US national averages: New Jersey's average daily traffic volume is 27% higher than the national average - 8,886 vehicles per day against 6,986 - suggesting more traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 153,828,650 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈56.1 billion per year), about 2.0% of the national total. Journey times here (33.4 minutes on average) closely track the national level. Congestion runs 43% higher than the national level, at a ratio of 27.0% - more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. New Jersey carries more traffic than 90% of states nationwide. 56% of states nationwide have a shorter average travel time than New Jersey's 33.4 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.
20,486
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.6 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.
51.9%
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.
$125,512
A significant volume of traffic in New Jersey utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 20,486 vehicles per day, 172% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 7,542 vehicles per day. That average covers 3,754 highway road miles divided in 43,976 segments (average segment length 451 ft), together carrying 88,617,171 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈32.3 billion per year). 74% of states nationwide move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 10.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 22% lower than the national average, at 10.2% - positioning New Jersey as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. New Jersey's highway truck share (10.2%) is higher than 18% of states nationwide. 88% of states nationwide see fewer highway trucks per day than New Jersey's roughly 2,092.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
7,542
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.8 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.
24.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$126,616
The non-highway road network in New Jersey supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 7,542 vehicles per day, 63% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 20,486 vehicles per day. That average covers 10,566 non-highway road miles divided in 379,599 segments (average segment length 147 ft), together carrying 65,211,480 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈23.8 billion per year). Trucks constitute 4.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 53% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 24.4% is 33% higher than the national level, suggesting slower local mobility than the national average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 56% of states nationwide. New Jersey also has the highest average driver income nationwide among trip origins - $126,223. New Jersey's median driver age is higher than 84% of states nationwide.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 4:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 65% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 16% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +7% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -9% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In New Jersey, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +7% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
New Jersey
United States
Average
Difference
Traffic
8,886
6,986
+27.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.9%
9.3%
-15.2%
Truck % (Highway)
10.2%
13.1%
-21.9%
Avg. Travel Time
33.4 min
33.3 min
+0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 8,886 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - New Jersey has the highest average driver income of any state nationwide, at $126,223.
Drivers on New Jersey roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $126,223 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 7.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.2% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 7% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 8,064 vehicles per day - a 9% decrease from the annual average.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 65% above the daily 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)
