This page delivers traffic analytics for Ontario County, New York. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Ontario County, New York among 623 road miles divided in 11,244 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 293 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.
4,166
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.2 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.
10.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$85,859
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,166 vehicles per day in Ontario County, New York that results in 3,078,418 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.1 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 33.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the New York state averages: At 4,166 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Ontario carries 44% less traffic than the state average of 7,377 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 3,078,418 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.1 billion per year), roughly 1.2% of New York's statewide total. The average trip takes 33.2 minutes, 4% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 48% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 10.7% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 54% of counties in New York see less traffic than Ontario's 4,166 vehicles per day. 23% of counties in New York have a shorter average travel time than Ontario's 33.2 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.
9,066
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
42.8 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.
20.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$84,003
A significant volume of traffic in Ontario County, New York utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 9,066 vehicles per day, 168% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,385 vehicles per day. That average covers 128 highway road miles divided in 1,546 segments (average segment length 439 ft), together carrying 1,675,888 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈612 million per year). By highway travel volume, Ontario outranks 68% of counties in New York. Trucks constitute 14.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 14.8%, highway truck share is 44% higher than the state average, marking Ontario as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. 72% of counties in New York see a lower highway truck share than Ontario's 14.8%. Ontario's highway truck count is higher than 67% of counties in New York, at roughly 1,344 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,385
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.
31.7 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.
9.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$87,583
The non-highway road network in Ontario County, New York supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,385 vehicles per day, 63% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 9,066 vehicles per day. That average covers 494 non-highway road miles divided in 9,698 segments (average segment length 269 ft), together carrying 1,402,530 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈512 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 62% fewer trucks by share. At 53% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 9.1% signals easier movement on local roads. Ontario's overall average travel time exceeds 23% of counties in New York. Ontario's average driver income exceeds 69% of counties in New York. Ontario's median driver age is higher than 70% of counties in New York.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Ontario County, New York, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Ontario
New York
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,166
7,377
-43.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.6%
8.0%
+33.3%
Truck % (Highway)
14.8%
10.3%
+44.0%
Avg. Travel Time
33.2 min
34.7 min
-4.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,166 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Ontario skews older than 70% of counties in New York.
Trucks account for approximately 10.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 14.8% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Ontario roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $85,859 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 16% of highway traffic and 13% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Ontario 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.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 74% 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)
