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North Slope, Alaska Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for North Slope, Alaska. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for North Slope, Alaska among 3 road miles divided in 88 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 196 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.
Data current as of:
Q3 2026
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Total Traffic Volume & Performance

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

2,418

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

6.0%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

63.9 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.

6.3%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

41.3 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$78,365

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,418 vehicles per day in North Slope, Alaska that results in 8,237 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.0 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 17 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 63.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the Alaska state averages: North Slope's average daily traffic volume is 49% lower than the state average - 2,418 vehicles per day against 4,749 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 8,237 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.0 million per year), roughly 0.1% of Alaska's statewide total. The average trip takes 63.9 minutes, 88% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 6.3% is 58% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, North Slope's 2,418 vehicles per day outpaces 56% of counties in Alaska. On travel time, North Slope runs longer than 83% of counties in Alaska.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

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Non-highway traffic

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

2,418

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

6.0%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

63.9 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.

6.3%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

41.3 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$78,365

The non-highway road network in North Slope, Alaska supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,418 vehicles per day. That average covers 3 non-highway road miles divided in 88 segments (average segment length 196 ft), together carrying 8,237 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.0% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

At 58% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 6.3% signals easier movement on local roads. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 83% of counties in Alaska. 17% of counties in Alaska see lower average driver income among trip origins than North Slope. North Slope's median driver age is higher than 22% of counties in Alaska.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

Analytical insight

In North Slope, Alaska, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

North Slope

Alaska
Average

Difference

Traffic

2,418

4,749

-49.1%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

6.0%

6.7%

-11.3%

Truck % (Highway)

8.3%

Avg. Travel Time

63.9 min

34.0 min

+87.9%

How North Slope compares

North Slope against nearby areas

Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, North Slope moves 2.0% of the total daily travel and runs 6.3 percentage points less truck traffic; it has the second busiest roads of the five. The same kind of road, just less of it: traffic per road matches the areas around it while the network itself is smaller.

North Slope and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Alaska average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
North Slope2,4186.0%8,23763.9 min6.3%
Fairbanks North Star, Alaska3,3707.6%1,366,69333.6 min10.5%
Denali, Alaska1,72911.9%138,57638.2 min4.8%
Southeast Fairbanks, Alaska1,29721.8%123,45132.8 min4.5%
Nome, Alaska2,0567.8%8,674149.5 min5.3%
Alaska average4,7496.7%N/A34.0 min14.9%

North Slope ranked within Alaska

North Slope sits in the bottom quarter of the Alaska field on average driver income, at #16 of 19.

Where North Slope sits among Alaska's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
MeasureNorth SlopeAlaska rank
Traffic volume (AADT)2,418#9 of 19
Average travel time63.9 min#4 of 19
Average driver income$78,365#16 of 19
Average driver age41.3 yrs#15 of 19

North Slope ranks #4 of 19 on average travel time but #16 of 19 on average driver income - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.

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)

Road sensor networks and traffic counters

Historical traffic pattern databases

Public traffic count programs published by the

AlaskaDepartment of Transportation

Historical traffic pattern databases

U.S. Census Bureau
All metrics represent estimates based on statistical modeling and are intended for strategic planning purposes.
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Data current as of:
Q3 2026

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