This page delivers traffic analytics for Waldo County, Maine. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Waldo County, Maine among 408 road miles divided in 4,023 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 536 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.
3,000
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
40.3 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.
9.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
55.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,079
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,000 vehicles per day in Waldo County, Maine that results in 977,408 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈357 million 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 40.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Maine state averages: At 3,000 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Waldo carries 38% less traffic than the state average of 4,836 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 977,408 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈357 million per year), roughly 3.0% of Maine's statewide total. At 40.3 minutes, the average travel time is 16% higher than the state level. At 33% lower than the state level, the 9.8% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 13% of counties in Maine see less traffic than Waldo's 3,000 vehicles per day. 93% of counties in Maine have a shorter average travel time than Waldo's 40.3 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.
6,367
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
48.0 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.
18.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
55.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$72,269
A significant volume of traffic in Waldo County, Maine utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,367 vehicles per day, 292% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,625 vehicles per day. That average covers 84 highway road miles divided in 1,167 segments (average segment length 378 ft), together carrying 513,658 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈187 million per year). 50% of counties in Maine move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 9.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 9.8%, highway truck share is 20% lower than the state average, marking Waldo as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 36% of counties in Maine see a lower highway truck share than Waldo's 9.8%. Waldo's highway truck count is higher than 29% of counties in Maine, at roughly 626 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,625
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.2 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.
6.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
54.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,952
The non-highway road network in Waldo County, Maine supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,625 vehicles per day, 74% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,367 vehicles per day. That average covers 325 non-highway road miles divided in 2,856 segments (average segment length 600 ft), together carrying 463,750 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈169 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 30% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 6.4% is 54% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 93% of counties in Maine. Waldo's average driver income exceeds 47% of counties in Maine. Waldo has the highest median driver age in Maine - 55 years.
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 81% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 16% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
July–September is the high season, with volumes +12% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -18% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Waldo County, Maine, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +12% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Waldo
Maine
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,000
4,836
-38.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.4%
8.7%
-3.1%
Truck % (Highway)
9.8%
12.3%
-20.4%
Avg. Travel Time
40.3 min
34.6 min
+16.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,000 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - at a median of 55 years, Waldo has the highest driver age of any county in Maine.
Traffic volumes are typically 12% higher during July–September. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 2,446 vehicles per day - a 18% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 15% of highway traffic and 3% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Waldo 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.
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 81% above the daily average.
Drivers on Waldo roads have a median age of 55 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $70,079 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 40.3 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)
