This page delivers traffic analytics for Somerset County, Maine. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Somerset County, Maine among 529 road miles divided in 4,088 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 684 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.
3,295
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.5 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.
10.1%
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.
$59,721
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,295 vehicles per day in Somerset County, Maine that results in 1,529,066 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈558 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 35.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Maine state averages: At 3,295 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Somerset carries 32% 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 1,529,066 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈558 million per year), about 4.7% of Maine's statewide total. Journey times run 3% higher than the state level, at 35.5 minutes on average. Congestion runs 31% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 10.1% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Somerset carries more traffic than 33% of counties in Maine. 60% of counties in Maine have a shorter average travel time than Somerset's 35.5 minutes.
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.
6,238
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
44.9 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.
17.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$62,296
A significant volume of traffic in Somerset County, Maine utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,238 vehicles per day, 115% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,896 vehicles per day. That average covers 75 highway road miles divided in 489 segments (average segment length 814 ft), together carrying 517,794 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈189 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 57% of counties in Maine. Trucks constitute 12.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 12.7%, highway truck share is 3% higher than the state average, marking Somerset as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Somerset's highway truck share (12.7%) is higher than 64% of counties in Maine. Somerset's highway truck count is higher than 64% of counties in Maine, at roughly 795 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,896
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.3 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.
9.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$58,601
The non-highway road network in Somerset County, Maine supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,896 vehicles per day, 54% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,238 vehicles per day. That average covers 454 non-highway road miles divided in 3,599 segments (average segment length 666 ft), together carrying 1,011,273 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈369 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 36% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (9.1%) runs 35% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Somerset's overall average travel time exceeds 60% of counties in Maine. Somerset's average driver income exceeds 20% of counties in Maine. Somerset's median driver age is higher than 33% of counties in Maine.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Somerset County, Maine, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Somerset
Maine
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,295
4,836
-31.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.7%
8.7%
+11.1%
Truck % (Highway)
12.7%
12.3%
+3.2%
Avg. Travel Time
35.5 min
34.6 min
+2.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,295 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Somerset skews older than 33% of counties in Maine.
Approximately 21% of highway traffic and 12% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Somerset County, Maine. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
The average travel time for drivers is 35.5 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 69% above the daily average.
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)
