This page delivers traffic analytics for Oakland County, Michigan. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Oakland County, Michigan among 1,696 road miles divided in 74,664 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 120 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.
14,065
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.5%
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.
27.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$114,326
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 14,065 vehicles per day in Oakland County, Michigan that results in 27,446,942 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈10.0 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 18 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 Michigan state averages: Oakland sees 83% higher average daily traffic volume than the state average (14,065 vehicles per day against 7,697), suggesting more demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 27,446,942 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈10.0 billion per year), roughly 12% of Michigan's statewide total. Journey times here (33.4 minutes on average) closely track the state level. The congestion ratio of 27.7% is 50% higher, pointing to more pronounced congestion than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 99% of counties in Michigan see less traffic than Oakland's 14,065 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 33.4 minutes is longer than 48% of counties in Michigan.
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.
34,080
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.9 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.
39.8%
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.
$107,363
A significant volume of traffic in Oakland County, Michigan utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 34,080 vehicles per day, 149% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 13,670 vehicles per day. That average covers 244 highway road miles divided in 1,448 segments (average segment length 890 ft), together carrying 9,855,409 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.6 billion per year). No more than 2 other counties in Michigan move more traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 8.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (8.7%) is 27% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Oakland serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Oakland's highway truck share (8.7%) is higher than 20% of counties in Michigan. 93% of counties in Michigan see fewer highway trucks per day than Oakland's roughly 2,958.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
13,670
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
3.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.3 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.
27.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$116,738
The non-highway road network in Oakland County, Michigan supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 13,670 vehicles per day, 60% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 34,080 vehicles per day. That average covers 1,451 non-highway road miles divided in 73,216 segments (average segment length 105 ft), together carrying 17,591,532 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈6.4 billion per year). Trucks constitute 3.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 58% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (27.5%) runs 51% higher than the state average, pointing to slower local traffic flow. 48% of counties in Michigan see shorter overall travel times than Oakland. Oakland also has the highest average driver income in Michigan among trip origins - $114,326. Oakland's median driver age is higher than 29% of counties in Michigan.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 76% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 27% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
April–June is the high season, with volumes +4% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -8% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Oakland County, Michigan, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +4% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Oakland
Michigan
Average
Difference
Traffic
14,065
7,697
+82.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
5.5%
7.7%
-29.0%
Truck % (Highway)
8.7%
12.0%
-27.4%
Avg. Travel Time
33.4 min
33.6 min
-0.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 14,065 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Oakland has the highest average driver income of any county in Michigan, at $114,326.
Drivers on Oakland roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $114,326 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 76% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 5.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 8.7% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Traffic volumes are typically 4% higher during April–June. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 12,954 vehicles per day - a 8% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 39% of highway traffic and 8% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Oakland County, Michigan. 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)
