This page delivers traffic analytics for Rockland County, New York. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Rockland County, New York among 409 road miles divided in 11,574 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 187 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.
9,276
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.5 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.
21.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$135,289
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 9,276 vehicles per day in Rockland County, New York that results in 5,744,088 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.1 billion 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 32.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the New York state averages: Rockland's average daily traffic volume is 26% higher than the state average - 9,276 vehicles per day against 7,377 - suggesting more traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 5,744,088 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.1 billion per year), roughly 2.2% of New York's statewide total. At 32.5 minutes, the average travel time is 6% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 5% higher than the state level, at a ratio of 21.7% - more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Rockland carries more traffic than 89% of counties in New York. Its average travel time of 32.5 minutes is longer than 18% 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.
21,516
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
47.4 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.
44.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$133,408
A significant volume of traffic in Rockland County, New York utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 21,516 vehicles per day, 161% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 8,246 vehicles per day. That average covers 112 highway road miles divided in 899 segments (average segment length 656 ft), together carrying 3,570,161 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.3 billion per year). 83% of counties in New York move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 9.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 9.2%, highway truck share is 10% lower than the state average, marking Rockland as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Rockland's highway truck share (9.2%) is higher than 30% of counties in New York. Rockland's highway truck count is higher than 93% of counties in New York, at roughly 1,982 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
8,246
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
3.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.2 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.
19.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$136,748
The non-highway road network in Rockland County, New York supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 8,246 vehicles per day, 62% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 21,516 vehicles per day. That average covers 297 non-highway road miles divided in 10,675 segments (average segment length 147 ft), together carrying 2,173,927 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈793 million per year). Trucks constitute 3.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 58% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 19.8% is 2% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. Rockland's overall average travel time exceeds 18% of counties in New York. Trip origins here have higher average income than 95% of counties in New York. 43% of counties in New York have a younger driver population than Rockland.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Rockland County, New York, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Rockland
New York
Average
Difference
Traffic
9,276
7,377
+25.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.2%
8.0%
-9.7%
Truck % (Highway)
9.2%
10.3%
-10.5%
Avg. Travel Time
32.5 min
34.7 min
-6.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 9,276 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Rockland carries more traffic than 89% of counties in New York, averaging 9,276 vehicles per day.
Drivers on Rockland roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $135,289 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 8:00 PM in the evening - about 66% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 7.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.2% 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)
