This page delivers traffic analytics for Vermont. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Vermont among 4,061 road miles divided in 54,646 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 392 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.
4,027
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.7 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.
13.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$82,404
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,027 vehicles per day in Vermont that results in 15,079,461 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈5.5 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the US national averages: At 4,027 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Vermont carries 42% less traffic than the national average of 6,986 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Vermont accounts for about 0.2% of the national total, at 15,079,461 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈5.5 billion per year). The average trip takes 32.7 minutes, 2% lower than the national level. At 30% lower than the national level, the 13.2% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Vermont's 4,027 vehicles per day outpaces 14% of states nationwide. 34% of states nationwide have a shorter average travel time than Vermont's 32.7 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.
7,655
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.9 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.
21.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$82,151
A significant volume of traffic in Vermont utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,655 vehicles per day, 117% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,524 vehicles per day. That average covers 1,066 highway road miles divided in 6,649 segments (average segment length 846 ft), together carrying 7,246,860 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.6 billion per year). Trucks constitute 10.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (10.7%) is 18% lower than the national average for similar road classifications. This indicates Vermont serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 26% of states nationwide see a lower highway truck share than Vermont's 10.7%. Vermont's highway truck count is higher than 8% of states nationwide, at roughly 818 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,524
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.8 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.
12.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$82,835
The non-highway road network in Vermont supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,524 vehicles per day, 54% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,655 vehicles per day. That average covers 2,995 non-highway road miles divided in 47,997 segments (average segment length 329 ft), together carrying 7,832,601 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.9 billion per year). Trucks constitute 6.4% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 40% lower than on highways. At 32% lower than the national level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 12.4% signals easier movement on local roads. 34% of states nationwide see shorter overall travel times than Vermont. Trip origins here have higher average income than 36% of states nationwide. The driver population here skews older than 98% of states nationwide.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 74% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 10% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
July–September is the high season, with volumes +6% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
April is the quietest month, with volumes -10% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Vermont, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +6% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Vermont
United States
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,027
6,986
-42.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.5%
9.3%
-9.3%
Truck % (Highway)
10.7%
13.1%
-18.2%
Avg. Travel Time
32.7 min
33.3 min
-1.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,027 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Vermont skews older than 98% of states nationwide.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 74% above the daily average.
Drivers on Vermont roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $82,404 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 8.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.7% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 6% higher during July–September. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in April, averaging 3,607 vehicles per day - a 10% decrease from the annual average.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.7 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)
