This page delivers traffic analytics for Tolland County, Connecticut. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Tolland County, Connecticut among 445 road miles divided in 11,798 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 199 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.
5,378
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.8%
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.
14.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$114,192
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,378 vehicles per day in Tolland County, Connecticut that results in 3,071,321 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.1 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 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 Connecticut state averages: Tolland sees 21% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (5,378 vehicles per day against 6,794), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 3,071,321 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.1 billion per year), roughly 4.9% of Connecticut's statewide total. The average trip takes 32.5 minutes, 2% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 18% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 14.1% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Tolland carries more traffic than 29% of counties in Connecticut. 57% of counties in Connecticut have a shorter average travel time than Tolland's 32.5 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.
13,514
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
17.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
47.2 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.
27.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$112,538
A significant volume of traffic in Tolland County, Connecticut utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 13,514 vehicles per day, 182% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,796 vehicles per day. That average covers 83 highway road miles divided in 788 segments (average segment length 556 ft), together carrying 1,469,728 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈536 million per year). Trucks constitute 17.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 17.0%, highway truck share is 44% higher than the state average, marking Tolland as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. By share, Tolland has the highest highway truck concentration in Connecticut, at 17.0%. Tolland's highway truck count is higher than 71% of counties in Connecticut, at roughly 2,297 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,796
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.4 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.
13.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
44.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$114,877
The non-highway road network in Tolland County, Connecticut supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,796 vehicles per day, 65% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 13,514 vehicles per day. That average covers 362 non-highway road miles divided in 11,010 segments (average segment length 174 ft), together carrying 1,601,593 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈585 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 69% fewer trucks by share. At 17% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 13.1% signals easier movement on local roads. 57% of counties in Connecticut see shorter overall travel times than Tolland. 86% of counties in Connecticut see lower average driver income among trip origins than Tolland. At 44 years, Tolland's median driver age is the lowest in Connecticut.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Tolland County, Connecticut, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Tolland
Connecticut
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,378
6,794
-20.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.8%
8.4%
+29.4%
Truck % (Highway)
17.0%
11.8%
+44.1%
Avg. Travel Time
32.5 min
33.2 min
-2.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,378 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Tolland has the highest highway truck share of any county in Connecticut, at 17.0%.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.5 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 37% of highway traffic and 13% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Tolland County, Connecticut. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Drivers on Tolland roads have a median age of 44 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $114,192 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 10.8% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 17.0% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 80% 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)
