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TrafficThe average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day3,401 |
|---|---|
TrucksThe percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 8.0% |
Average travel timeThe average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 37.1 min |
Congestion ratioThe rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 12.9% |
Drivers’ average ageAverage age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 50.5 yrs |
Drivers’ average incomeAverage income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $73,293 |
The average monitored road in Washington County, New York carries 3,401 vehicles per day. Across its 503 miles of monitored roads, that adds up to 1,136,885 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈415 million per year). About 1 in 13 vehicles is a truck, in line with New York (8.0%).
Washington's average daily traffic volume is 54% lower than the state average - 3,401 vehicles per day against 7,377 - suggesting less traffic load per road - quiet roads that suit freight movement more than drive-by retail. In total volume terms, its road network carries about 0.4% of New York's statewide total of vehicle-miles. 59% of counties in New York see more traffic than Washington's 3,401 vehicles per day.
Journey times run 7% higher than the state level, at 37.1 minutes on average. Its average travel time of 37.1 minutes is longer than 72% of counties in New York.
Congestion runs 38% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 12.9%, which means smoother traffic flow - fewer delays make delivery windows more reliable.
| Traffic | vehicles per day8,865 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 9.7% |
| Average travel time | 43.0 min |
| Congestion ratio | 26.7% |
| Drivers’ average age | 51.2 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $67,092 |
Highways carry a smaller share of travel in Washington County, New York, 19% of vehicle-miles; most driving happens on local roads. The average highway carries 8,865 vehicles per day, 189% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,065 vehicles per day.
Yet highways are only 5% of the road network, 24 miles in 272 segments, so each mile of them is 4.0 times as busy as the average road mile.
Highway truck concentration here runs 5% lower than the state average, at 9.7%. The highway traffic mix is typical for New York: neither freight- nor commuter-dominated.
67% of counties in New York see a higher highway truck share than Washington's 9.7%. Washington's highway truck count is lower than 65% of counties in New York, at roughly 863 trucks per day.
| Traffic | vehicles per day3,065 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 7.6% |
| Average travel time | 36.8 min |
| Congestion ratio | 12.0% |
| Drivers’ average age | 50.5 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $74,614 |
The vast majority of driving in Washington County, New York happens on local roads: 81% of all vehicle-miles. The average non-highway road carries 3,065 vehicles per day.
Local roads also make up about 95% of the monitored road miles: 479 miles in 4,425 segments, together carrying 917,709 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈335 million per year). The truck share on non-highway roads is 7.6%.
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 22% fewer trucks by share.
The non-highway congestion ratio of 12.0% is 38% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average.
Trip origins here have lower average income than 52% of counties in New York. The driver population here skews older than 75% of counties in New York.
Of the four measures, average daily traffic per road differs most: Washington County runs 54% below the New York average.
| Metric | Washington County | New York average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic | 3,401 | 7,377 | -53.9% |
| Truck % (Total Traffic) | 8.0% | 8.0% | +0.3% |
| Truck % (Highway) | 9.7% | 10.3% | -5.3% |
| Avg. Travel Time | 37.1 min | 34.7 min | +7.0% |
Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Washington County carries 32.2% less traffic on a typical road and moves 47.5% of the total daily travel; it has the quietest roads of the five. Smaller and quieter on both counts: a shorter network than the areas around it, carrying lighter traffic across it.
| Area | Average daily traffic | Truck share | Daily vehicle-miles | Average travel time | Congestion ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 3,401 | 8.0% | 1,136,885 | 37.1 min | 12.9% |
| Rutland County, Vermont | 4,214 | 8.4% | 1,259,084 | 30.9 min | 12.6% |
| Warren County, New York | 6,268 | 6.8% | 1,810,560 | 40.6 min | 23.1% |
| Saratoga County, New York | 5,691 | 6.3% | 5,691,599 | 31.0 min | 15.1% |
| Bennington County, Vermont | 3,891 | 7.7% | 805,727 | 32.9 min | 12.7% |
| New York average | 7,377 | 8.0% | N/A | 34.7 min | 20.7% |
Highway travel volume places Washington County #55 of 61 in New York - the bottom quarter of the state.
| Measure | Washington County | New York rank |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic volume (AADT) | 3,401 | #37 of 62 |
| Highway vehicle-miles per day | 219,176 | #55 of 61 |
| Truck share on highways | 9.7% | #41 of 61 |
| Highway trucks per day | 863 | #40 of 61 |
| Average travel time | 37.1 min | #18 of 62 |
| Average driver income | $73,293 | #33 of 62 |
| Average driver age | 50.5 yrs | #16 of 62 |
The two ends of this table sit far apart: #16 of 62 on average driver age, against #55 of 61 on highway travel volume.
Traffic concentrates on a few corridors: the three busiest roads average 13,397 vehicles a day, against 3,401 on the average road in Washington County.
George Street leads with 14,011 vehicles a day, 1,104 of them trucks (7.9%). Bridge Street carries the most trucks, 1,674 a day (13.8% of its traffic), although it ranks #5 for all traffic.
Freight stands out on Bridge Street: trucks are 13.8% of the traffic there, against 8.0% county-wide.
Delays build on George Street: its congestion ratio of 42% over free-flow time is well above the county's 13%.
At 3.9 times the county average, Lower Main Street draws drivers from neighborhoods averaging $68,930 in household income.
The busiest stretch of Ann Street carries 3.8 times the county average; trucks are 7.7% of it, in line with the county-wide 8.0%.
On its busiest stretch, Dix Avenue carries 3.7 times the county average; trucks are 4.2% of it, below the county-wide 8.0%.
Bridge Street peaks at 12,145 vehicles a day, 3.6 times the county average; trucks are 13.8% of it, above the county-wide 8.0%.
Travel on Broadway's busiest stretch runs 42% over free-flow time, against 13% across the county, so expect slower peak hours.
The average monitored road in Washington carries 3,401 vehicles per day, 54% less than the New York average of 7,377.
Washington's highway truck share of 9.7% is lower than 67% of counties in New York.
Approximately 22% of highway traffic and 20% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Washington County, New York. Even highway traffic is mostly local, so these roads mainly serve residents and commuters.
Weekday traffic has two busy windows: AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and a long afternoon plateau from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM - about 75% above the daily average.
Drivers on Washington roads have a median age of 51 years, older than the New York average of 48, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $73,293, 30% below the New York average.
Trucks make up about 8.0% of all traffic in Washington County, New York, rising to 9.7% on highways, where long-haul freight concentrates.
The average trip in Washington takes 37.1 minutes, 7% longer than the New York average of 34.7 minutes, delays at signals and congestion included.
George Street carries the most, 14,011 vehicles per day on its busiest stretch, followed by Lower Main Street (13,101), Ann Street (13,078), Dix Avenue (12,448), Bridge Street (12,145). Figures are AADT, both directions combined.
Bridge Street, with about 1,674 trucks per day on its busiest stretch, 13.8% of its 12,145 vehicles.
About 14,011 vehicles per day in both directions on its busiest stretch, including 1,104 trucks (7.9%). Traffic is lower on its quieter stretches; TrafficZoom shows the count for every segment.

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