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Petersburg, Alaska Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Petersburg, Alaska. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Petersburg, Alaska among 6 road miles divided in 126 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 231 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.

2,322

Trucks

Trucks

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

5.3%

Average travel time

Average travel time

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

33.0 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.

6.6%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

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

52.4 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

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

$79,524

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,322 vehicles per day in Petersburg, Alaska that results in 11,173 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈4.1 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 19 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the Alaska state averages: At 2,322 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Petersburg carries 51% less traffic than the state average of 4,749 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 11,173 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈4.1 million per year), about 0.1% of Alaska's statewide total. Journey times run 3% lower than the state level, at 33.0 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 6.6% is 56% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Petersburg's 2,322 vehicles per day outpaces 50% of counties in Alaska. 33% of counties in Alaska have a shorter average travel time than Petersburg's 33.0 minutes.

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.

2,322

Trucks

Trucks

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

5.3%

Average travel time

Average travel time

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

33.0 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.

6.6%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

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

52.4 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

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

$79,524

The non-highway road network in Petersburg, Alaska supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,322 vehicles per day. That average covers 6 non-highway road miles divided in 126 segments (average segment length 231 ft), together carrying 11,173 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈4.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.3% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

At 57% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 6.6% signals easier movement on local roads. Petersburg's overall average travel time exceeds 33% of counties in Alaska. Petersburg's average driver income exceeds 28% of counties in Alaska. 94% of counties in Alaska have a younger driver population than Petersburg.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

Analytical insight

In Petersburg, Alaska, the peak hour concentrates about 10% of the day's traffic.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Petersburg

Alaska
Average

Difference

Traffic

2,322

4,749

-51.1%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

5.3%

6.7%

-21.8%

Truck % (Highway)

8.3%

Avg. Travel Time

33.0 min

34.0 min

-2.8%

How Petersburg compares

Petersburg against nearby areas

Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Petersburg moves 8.8% of the total daily travel and sees 25.8% shorter typical trips; it has the third busiest roads of the five. It is the quiet one of the group - below the areas around it on volume, total travel and trip length alike.

Petersburg 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
Petersburg2,3225.3%11,17333.0 min6.6%
Wrangell, Alaska2,0238.0%4,77735.6 min3.4%
Juneau, Alaska4,6766.0%408,08132.0 min12.0%
Sitka, Alaska4,2206.0%57,53029.3 min11.7%
Prince of Wales-Hyder, Alaska2,1778.7%38,46881.3 min5.2%
Alaska average4,7496.7%N/A34.0 min14.9%

Petersburg ranked within Alaska

Petersburg sits in Alaska's top three on average driver age.

Where Petersburg 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.
MeasurePetersburgAlaska rank
Traffic volume (AADT)2,322#10 of 19
Average travel time33.0 min#13 of 19
Average driver income$79,524#14 of 19
Average driver age52.4 yrs#2 of 19

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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