This page delivers traffic analytics for New York. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for New York among 40,441 road miles divided in 762,045 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 280 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.
7,377
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.7 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.
20.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$104,109
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 7,377 vehicles per day in New York that results in 260,437,939 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈95.1 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 34.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the US national averages: New York's average daily traffic volume is 6% higher than the national average - 7,377 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 260,437,939 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈95.1 billion per year), roughly 3.4% of the national total. The average trip takes 34.7 minutes, 4% higher than the national level. The congestion ratio of 20.7% is 10% higher, pointing to more pronounced congestion than the national level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 72% of states nationwide see less traffic than New York's 7,377 vehicles per day. On travel time, New York runs longer than 90% of states nationwide.
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.
15,648
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.2 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.
41.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$108,535
A significant volume of traffic in New York utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 15,648 vehicles per day, 134% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 6,675 vehicles per day. That average covers 7,863 highway road miles divided in 59,603 segments (average segment length 697 ft), together carrying 129,965,455 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈47.4 billion per year). That is more highway travel volume than 90% of states nationwide. Trucks constitute 10.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (10.3%) is 21% lower than the national average for similar road classifications. This indicates New York serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 22% of states nationwide. 40% of states nationwide see fewer highway trucks per day than New York's roughly 1,610.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
6,675
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.6%
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.
19.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$101,127
The non-highway road network in New York supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 6,675 vehicles per day, 57% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 15,648 vehicles per day. That average covers 32,578 non-highway road miles divided in 702,442 segments (average segment length 245 ft), together carrying 130,472,481 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈47.6 billion per year). Trucks constitute 5.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 45% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (19.4%) runs 6% higher than the national average, pointing to slower local traffic flow. New York's overall average travel time exceeds 90% of states nationwide. 82% of states nationwide see lower average driver income among trip origins than New York. New York's median driver age is higher than 86% of states nationwide.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 12:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 61% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 15% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +10% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -13% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In New York, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +10% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
New York
United States
Average
Difference
Traffic
7,377
6,986
+5.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.0%
9.3%
-14.9%
Truck % (Highway)
10.3%
13.1%
-21.3%
Avg. Travel Time
34.7 min
33.3 min
+4.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 7,377 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
New York's highway truck share of 10.3% is higher than 22% of states nationwide.
Drivers on New York roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $104,109 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 10% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 6,395 vehicles per day - a 13% decrease from the annual average.
The average travel time for drivers is 34.7 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 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 61% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 8.0% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.3% on highways.
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)
