This page delivers traffic analytics for New York County, New York. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for New York County, New York among 230 road miles divided in 5,876 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 207 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.
13,980
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
44.9 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.
32.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
42.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$131,936
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 13,980 vehicles per day in New York County, New York that results in 3,954,671 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.4 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 44.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the New York state averages: New York sees 90% higher average daily traffic volume than the state average (13,980 vehicles per day against 7,377), suggesting more demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, New York accounts for about 1.5% of New York's statewide total, at 3,954,671 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.4 billion per year). At 44.9 minutes, the average travel time is 29% higher than the state level. At 56% higher than the state level, the 32.2% congestion ratio signals more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 93% of counties in New York see less traffic than New York's 13,980 vehicles per day. New York additionally records the highest average travel time of any county in New York - 44.9 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.
29,989
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
45.8 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.
49.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$124,012
A significant volume of traffic in New York County, New York utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 29,989 vehicles per day, 136% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 12,687 vehicles per day. That average covers 50 highway road miles divided in 439 segments (average segment length 604 ft), together carrying 1,712,372 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈625 million per year). By highway travel volume, New York outranks 70% of counties in New York. Trucks constitute 8.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 8.6%, highway truck share is 17% lower than the state average, marking New York as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 22% of counties in New York. New York's highway truck count is higher than 92% of counties in New York, at roughly 2,573 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
12,687
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
44.8 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.
30.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
41.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$133,809
The non-highway road network in New York County, New York supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 12,687 vehicles per day, 58% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 29,989 vehicles per day. That average covers 180 non-highway road miles divided in 5,437 segments (average segment length 175 ft), together carrying 2,242,299 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈818 million per year). Trucks constitute 13.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 54% higher than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 30.8% is 59% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. Overall, New York has the highest average travel time in New York, at 44.9 minutes. Trip origins here have higher average income than 92% of counties in New York. 2% of counties in New York have a younger driver population than New York.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In New York County, New York, the peak hour concentrates about 6% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
New York
New York
Average
Difference
Traffic
13,980
7,377
+89.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
11.2%
8.0%
+40.7%
Truck % (Highway)
8.6%
10.3%
-16.6%
Avg. Travel Time
44.9 min
34.7 min
+29.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 13,980 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - at 44.9 minutes, New York has the highest average travel time of any county in New York.
Drivers on New York roads have a median age of 42 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $131,936 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 8:00 PM in the evening - about 39% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 11.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 8.6% on highways.
Approximately 50% of highway traffic and 13% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside New York County, New York. 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)
