This page delivers traffic analytics for Orleans County, New York. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Orleans County, New York among 265 road miles divided in 2,978 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 470 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.
2,710
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.9 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.
8.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,225
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,710 vehicles per day in Orleans County, New York that results in 564,236 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈206 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 14 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the New York state averages: Orleans sees 63% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,710 vehicles per day against 7,377), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 564,236 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈206 million per year), roughly 0.2% of New York's statewide total. At 33.9 minutes, the average travel time is 2% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 8.6% is 59% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 18% of counties in New York see less traffic than Orleans's 2,710 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 33.9 minutes is longer than 39% of counties in New York.
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.
5,589
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.4%
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.
13.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$64,752
A significant volume of traffic in Orleans County, New York utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,589 vehicles per day, 156% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,186 vehicles per day. That average covers 26 highway road miles divided in 458 segments (average segment length 304 ft), together carrying 124,743 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈45.5 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 18% lower than the state average, at 8.4% - positioning Orleans as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 20% of counties in New York see a lower highway truck share than Orleans's 8.4%. By raw volume, Orleans carries the lowest number of highway trucks in New York - roughly 396 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,186
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.0 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.
7.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,211
The non-highway road network in Orleans County, New York supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,186 vehicles per day, 61% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,589 vehicles per day. That average covers 239 non-highway road miles divided in 2,520 segments (average segment length 500 ft), together carrying 439,494 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈160 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 21% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (7.7%) runs 60% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Orleans's overall average travel time exceeds 39% of counties in New York. Trip origins here have higher average income than 23% of counties in New York. 85% of counties in New York have a younger driver population than Orleans.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Orleans County, New York, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Orleans
New York
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,710
7,377
-63.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.0%
8.0%
-11.4%
Truck % (Highway)
8.4%
10.3%
-18.5%
Avg. Travel Time
33.9 min
34.7 min
-2.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,710 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Orleans carries the lowest raw volume of highway trucks of any county in New York, at roughly 396 trucks per day.
Drivers on Orleans roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $69,225 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 7% of highway traffic and 6% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Orleans 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 69% 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)
