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TrafficThe average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day7,112 |
|---|---|
TrucksThe percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 8.9% |
Average travel timeThe average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 35.4 min |
Congestion ratioThe rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 25.0% |
Drivers’ average ageAverage age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 47.0 yrs |
Drivers’ average incomeAverage income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $87,489 |
Our data shows 7,112 vehicles per day on the average road in Schenectady County, New York, and 2,624,286 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈958 million per year) across its 428 miles of monitored roads. About 1 in 11 vehicles is a truck, in line with New York (8.0%).
At 7,112 vehicles per day, the average road in Schenectady tracks closely with the state average of 7,377 vehicles per day. Across the whole network, that travel is about 1.0% of New York's statewide total. 79% of counties in New York see less traffic than Schenectady's 7,112 vehicles per day.
The average trip takes 35.4 minutes, on par with the state level. On travel time, Schenectady runs longer than 64% of counties in New York.
Congestion runs 21% higher than the state level, at a ratio of 25.0%, which means more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning.
| Traffic | vehicles per day14,256 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 13.5% |
| Average travel time | 37.7 min |
| Congestion ratio | 31.2% |
| Drivers’ average age | 47.5 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $90,642 |
Highways carry about half of all travel in Schenectady County, New York, 49% of vehicle-miles. The average highway carries 14,256 vehicles per day, 128% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 6,260 vehicles per day.
With 23% of the road miles (99 miles in 1,132 segments), highways punch above their length, carrying 1,273,124 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈465 million per year).
58% of counties in New York move less traffic on their highways.
The concentration of trucks on highways (13.5%) is 31% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. Highways here lean toward freight, so highway access is a real asset for logistics operators.
Schenectady's highway truck share (13.5%) is higher than 57% of counties in New York. By raw truck volume, Schenectady carries more highway trucks than 57% of counties in New York.
| Traffic | vehicles per day6,260 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 4.7% |
| Average travel time | 35.1 min |
| Congestion ratio | 24.3% |
| Drivers’ average age | 46.8 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $86,104 |
Local roads carry about half of all travel in Schenectady County, New York, 51% of vehicle-miles. A typical local road sees 6,260 vehicles per day.
Spread over 329 miles and 9,495 segments, 77% of the road network, local roads carry a lighter load per mile: 1,351,162 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈493 million per year). About 1 in 21 vehicles on non-highway roads is a truck (4.7%).
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 65% fewer trucks by share.
At 25% higher than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 24.3% signals more friction on local roads.
Schenectady's average driver income is higher than 74% of counties in New York. Schenectady's median driver age is lower than 77% of counties in New York.
The highway truck share sets Schenectady County apart: 31% above the New York average.
| Metric | Schenectady County | New York average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic | 7,112 | 7,377 | -3.6% |
| Truck % (Total Traffic) | 8.9% | 8.0% | +12.4% |
| Truck % (Highway) | 13.5% | 10.3% | +30.8% |
| Avg. Travel Time | 35.4 min | 34.7 min | +1.9% |
Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Schenectady County is 53.9% more congested; it has the second busiest roads of the five.
| Area | Average daily traffic | Truck share | Daily vehicle-miles | Average travel time | Congestion ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schenectady County | 7,112 | 8.9% | 2,624,286 | 35.4 min | 25.0% |
| Albany County, New York | 9,333 | 8.2% | 6,835,474 | 31.2 min | 26.8% |
| Montgomery County, New York | 2,831 | 17.0% | 1,689,691 | 41.9 min | 12.4% |
| Saratoga County, New York | 5,691 | 6.3% | 5,691,599 | 31.0 min | 15.1% |
| Schoharie County, New York | 2,522 | 10.9% | 720,158 | 44.8 min | 10.6% |
| New York average | 7,377 | 8.0% | N/A | 34.7 min | 20.7% |
Schenectady County sits in the top quarter of the New York field on average daily traffic volume, at #14 of 62.
| Measure | Schenectady County | New York rank |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic volume (AADT) | 7,112 | #14 of 62 |
| Highway vehicle-miles per day | 1,273,124 | #26 of 61 |
| Truck share on highways | 13.5% | #27 of 61 |
| Highway trucks per day | 1,919 | #27 of 61 |
| Average travel time | 35.4 min | #23 of 62 |
| Average driver income | $87,489 | #17 of 62 |
| Average driver age | 47.0 yrs | #48 of 62 |
On their busiest stretches, the three busiest roads in Schenectady County carry 34,883 vehicles a day on average, 4.9 times the typical road in the county (7,112).
I 890 leads with 38,242 vehicles a day, 1,746 of them trucks (4.6%). New York State Thruway carries the most trucks, 7,891 a day (23.2% of its traffic), although it ranks #2 for all traffic.
Trucks make up 23.2% of traffic on New York State Thruway, against 8.9% across all roads in the county.
Trips using New York State Thruway are long: a median of 54.5 minutes against 35.4 county-wide, the mark of a through route.
Brandywine Avenue draws drivers from lower-income areas: their neighborhoods average $64,815 in household income, 26% below the county's $87,489.
At 5.4 times the county average, I 890 draws drivers from neighborhoods averaging $87,917 in household income.
On its busiest stretch, New York State Thruway carries 4.8 times the county average; trucks are 23.2% of it, above the county-wide 8.9%.
Brandywine Avenue is one of the more congested roads here: trips take 52% longer than at free-flow speed, against 25% county-wide.
Delays build on Duane Avenue: its congestion ratio of 94% over free-flow time is well above the county's 25%.
Crosstown Connection peaks at 28,767 vehicles a day, 4.0 times the county average; trucks are 4.1% of it, below the county-wide 8.9%.
Drivers on I 88 are on long journeys, a median 47.5 minutes against 35.4 county-wide: a through route more than a local street.
NY 890 carries 2.1 times the county average at its busiest, 1,747 of them trucks (11.6%, above the county-wide 8.9%).
The average monitored road in Schenectady carries 7,112 vehicles per day, in line with the New York average of 7,377.
The driver population in Schenectady skews younger than 77% of counties in New York.
Trucks make up about 8.9% of all traffic in Schenectady County, New York, rising to 13.5% on highways, where long-haul freight concentrates.
Drivers on Schenectady roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $87,489, 16% below the New York average.
The average trip in Schenectady takes 35.4 minutes, about the same as the New York average, delays at signals and congestion included.
I 890 carries the most, 38,242 vehicles per day on its busiest stretch, followed by New York State Thruway (34,012), Brandywine Avenue (32,396), Duane Avenue (29,440), Crosstown Connection (28,767). Figures are AADT, both directions combined.
New York State Thruway, with about 7,891 trucks per day on its busiest stretch, 23.2% of its 34,012 vehicles.
About 38,242 vehicles per day in both directions on its busiest stretch, including 1,746 trucks (4.6%). Traffic is lower on its quieter stretches; TrafficZoom shows the count for every segment.

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