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Prince of Wales-Hyder, Alaska Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Prince of Wales-Hyder, Alaska. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Prince of Wales-Hyder, Alaska among 31 road miles divided in 123 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 1,345 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.

2,177

Trucks

Trucks

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

8.7%

Average travel time

Average travel time

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

81.3 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.

5.2%

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.

$64,799

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,177 vehicles per day in Prince of Wales-Hyder, Alaska that results in 38,468 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈14.0 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 81.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the Alaska state averages: Prince of Wales-Hyder's average daily traffic volume is 54% lower than the state average - 2,177 vehicles per day against 4,749 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 38,468 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈14.0 million per year), about 0.4% of Alaska's statewide total. The average trip takes 81.3 minutes, 139% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 5.2% is 65% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Prince of Wales-Hyder carries more traffic than 44% of counties in Alaska. 94% of counties in Alaska have a shorter average travel time than Prince of Wales-Hyder's 81.3 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.

2,177

Trucks

Trucks

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

8.7%

Average travel time

Average travel time

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

81.3 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.

5.2%

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.

$64,799

The non-highway road network in Prince of Wales-Hyder, Alaska supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,177 vehicles per day. That average covers 31 non-highway road miles divided in 123 segments (average segment length 1,345 ft), together carrying 38,468 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈14.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.7% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

At 66% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 5.2% signals easier movement on local roads. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 94% of counties in Alaska. 6% of counties in Alaska see lower average driver income among trip origins than Prince of Wales-Hyder. 83% of counties in Alaska have a younger driver population than Prince of Wales-Hyder.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

Analytical insight

In Prince of Wales-Hyder, Alaska, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Prince of Wales-Hyder

Alaska
Average

Difference

Traffic

2,177

4,749

-54.2%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

8.7%

6.7%

+29.5%

Truck % (Highway)

8.3%

Avg. Travel Time

81.3 min

34.0 min

+139.3%

How Prince of Wales-Hyder compares

Prince of Wales-Hyder against nearby areas

Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Prince of Wales-Hyder sees 137.1% longer typical trips and is 48.1% less congested; it has the fourth busiest roads of the five. Trips here run longer without running slower: distance, not congestion, is what drivers spend their time on.

Prince of Wales-Hyder 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
Prince of Wales-Hyder2,1778.7%38,46881.3 min5.2%
Wrangell, Alaska2,0238.0%4,77735.6 min3.4%
Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska6,0885.7%137,53539.4 min18.3%
Petersburg, Alaska2,3225.3%11,17333.0 min6.6%
Sitka, Alaska4,2206.0%57,53029.3 min11.7%
Alaska average4,7496.7%N/A34.0 min14.9%

Prince of Wales-Hyder ranked within Alaska

Prince of Wales-Hyder sits in Alaska's top three on average travel time.

Where Prince of Wales-Hyder 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.
MeasurePrince of Wales-HyderAlaska rank
Traffic volume (AADT)2,177#11 of 19
Average travel time81.3 min#2 of 19
Average driver income$64,799#18 of 19
Average driver age51.0 yrs#4 of 19

Prince of Wales-Hyder ranks #2 of 19 on average travel time but #18 of 19 on average driver income - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.

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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