This page delivers traffic analytics for Oxford County, Maine. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Oxford County, Maine among 492 road miles divided in 5,396 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 482 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.
3,524
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.5 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.
11.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,860
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,524 vehicles per day in Oxford County, Maine that results in 1,330,894 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈486 million 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 35.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Maine state averages: Oxford sees 27% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (3,524 vehicles per day against 4,836), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,330,894 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈486 million per year), roughly 4.1% of Maine's statewide total. Journey times run 2% higher than the state level, at 35.5 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 11.8% is 19% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Oxford carries more traffic than 40% of counties in Maine. On travel time, Oxford runs longer than 53% of counties in Maine.
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.
5,066
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.1 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.
14.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$51,554
A significant volume of traffic in Oxford County, Maine utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,066 vehicles per day, 52% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,331 vehicles per day. That average covers 49 highway road miles divided in 599 segments (average segment length 430 ft), together carrying 234,696 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈85.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 22% lower than the state average, at 9.6% - positioning Oxford as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Oxford's highway truck share (9.6%) is higher than 29% of counties in Maine. 14% of counties in Maine see fewer highway trucks per day than Oxford's roughly 487.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,331
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.1 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.
11.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,826
The non-highway road network in Oxford County, Maine supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,331 vehicles per day, 34% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,066 vehicles per day. That average covers 443 non-highway road miles divided in 4,797 segments (average segment length 488 ft), together carrying 1,096,198 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈400 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 22% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (11.4%) runs 18% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 53% of counties in Maine see shorter overall travel times than Oxford. Oxford's average driver income exceeds 27% of counties in Maine. The driver population here skews older than 67% of counties in Maine.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 71% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 6% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
July–September is the high season, with volumes +12% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
November is the quietest month, with volumes -12% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Oxford County, Maine, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +12% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Oxford
Maine
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,524
4,836
-27.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.9%
8.7%
-9.6%
Truck % (Highway)
9.6%
12.3%
-22.2%
Avg. Travel Time
35.5 min
34.6 min
+2.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,524 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Oxford have higher average income than 27% of counties in Maine.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 71% above the daily average.
Drivers on Oxford roads have a median age of 53 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $61,860 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 2% of highway traffic and 6% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Oxford County, Maine.
Traffic volumes are typically 12% higher during July–September. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in November, averaging 3,103 vehicles per day - a 12% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 7.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.6% 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)
