This page delivers traffic analytics for Southeast Fairbanks, Alaska. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Southeast Fairbanks, Alaska among 108 road miles divided in 825 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 692 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.
1,297
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
21.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.8 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.
4.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$84,454
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,297 vehicles per day in Southeast Fairbanks, Alaska that results in 123,451 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈45.1 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 5 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Alaska state averages: Southeast Fairbanks sees 73% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,297 vehicles per day against 4,749), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 123,451 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈45.1 million per year), roughly 1.2% of Alaska's statewide total. Journey times run 4% lower than the state level, at 32.8 minutes on average. Congestion runs 70% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 4.5% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. In fact, Southeast Fairbanks has the lowest average traffic volume of any county in Alaska, at 1,297 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 32.8 minutes is longer than 28% of counties in Alaska.
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.
1,343
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.2 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.
4.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$81,143
A significant volume of traffic in Southeast Fairbanks, Alaska utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 1,343 vehicles per day, 10% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,219 vehicles per day. That average covers 81 highway road miles divided in 516 segments (average segment length 831 ft), together carrying 90,379 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈33.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 14.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 14.2%, highway truck share is 72% higher than the state average, marking Southeast Fairbanks as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. 90% of counties in Alaska see a lower highway truck share than Southeast Fairbanks's 14.2%. By raw truck volume, Southeast Fairbanks carries more highway trucks than 20% of counties in Alaska.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,219
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
42.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.4 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.
4.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
43.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$89,991
The non-highway road network in Southeast Fairbanks, Alaska supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,219 vehicles per day, 9% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 1,343 vehicles per day. That average covers 27 non-highway road miles divided in 309 segments (average segment length 460 ft), together carrying 33,072 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈12.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 42.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 198% higher than on highways. Non-highway congestion (4.7%) runs 69% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Southeast Fairbanks's overall average travel time exceeds 28% of counties in Alaska. Trip origins here have higher average income than 39% of counties in Alaska. 44% of counties in Alaska have a younger driver population than Southeast Fairbanks.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Southeast Fairbanks, Alaska, the peak hour concentrates about 9% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Southeast Fairbanks
Alaska
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,297
4,749
-72.7%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
21.8%
6.7%
+223.3%
Truck % (Highway)
14.2%
8.3%
+71.6%
Avg. Travel Time
32.8 min
34.0 min
-3.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,297 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Southeast Fairbanks has the lowest average traffic volume of any county in Alaska, at 1,297 vehicles per day.
Drivers on Southeast Fairbanks roads have a median age of 43 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $84,454 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 0% of highway traffic and 0% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Southeast Fairbanks, Alaska.
Trucks account for approximately 21.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 14.2% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 121% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.8 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
