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Piscataquis County, Maine Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Piscataquis County, Maine. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Piscataquis County, Maine among 196 road miles divided in 1,474 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 703 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.

2,609

Trucks

Trucks

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

8.9%

Average travel time

Average travel time

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

37.8 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.

8.9%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

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

54.0 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

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

$55,687

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,609 vehicles per day in Piscataquis County, Maine that results in 370,857 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈135 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 37.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the Maine state averages: At 2,609 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Piscataquis carries 46% less traffic than the state average of 4,836 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 370,857 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈135 million per year), about 1.1% of Maine's statewide total. Journey times run 9% higher than the state level, at 37.8 minutes on average. Congestion runs 39% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 8.9% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Piscataquis's 2,609 vehicles per day outpaces 7% of counties in Maine. On travel time, Piscataquis runs longer than 87% of counties in Maine.

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.

2,609

Trucks

Trucks

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

8.9%

Average travel time

Average travel time

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

37.8 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.

8.9%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

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

54.0 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

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

$55,687

The non-highway road network in Piscataquis County, Maine supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,609 vehicles per day. That average covers 196 non-highway road miles divided in 1,474 segments (average segment length 703 ft), together carrying 370,857 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈135 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.9% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

At 36% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 8.9% signals easier movement on local roads. Piscataquis's overall average travel time exceeds 87% of counties in Maine. Trip origins here have higher average income than 7% of counties in Maine. 80% of counties in Maine have a younger driver population than Piscataquis.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

Analytical insight

In Piscataquis County, Maine, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Piscataquis

Maine
Average

Difference

Traffic

2,609

4,836

-46.1%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

8.9%

8.7%

+2.2%

Truck % (Highway)

12.3%

Avg. Travel Time

37.8 min

34.6 min

+9.0%

How Piscataquis County compares

Piscataquis County against nearby areas

Against the 4 nearest areas, Piscataquis County moves 19.1% of the total daily travel; it has the quietest roads of the five. Less traffic and more room for it - the roads here run both quieter and freer than the areas around them.

Piscataquis County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Maine average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Piscataquis County2,6098.9%370,85737.8 min8.9%
Somerset County, Maine3,2959.7%1,529,06635.5 min10.1%
Penobscot County, Maine5,0259.6%3,894,05032.4 min15.9%
Aroostook County, Maine3,02110.3%1,628,97536.9 min9.2%
Franklin County, Maine3,1408.5%710,33034.7 min10.2%
Maine average4,8368.7%N/A34.6 min14.6%

Piscataquis County ranked within Maine

On average travel time, Piscataquis County is among the three highest county-level areas in Maine.

Where Piscataquis County sits among Maine'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.
MeasurePiscataquis CountyMaine rank
Traffic volume (AADT)2,609#15 of 16
Average travel time37.8 min#3 of 16
Average driver income$55,687#15 of 16
Average driver age54.0 yrs#4 of 16

The two ends of this table sit far apart: #3 of 16 on average travel time, against #15 of 16 on average daily traffic volume.

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

MaineDepartment 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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