This page delivers traffic analytics for Washington County, Rhode Island. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Washington County, Rhode Island among 587 road miles divided in 14,378 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 216 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.
4,362
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.6 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.
14.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$110,109
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,362 vehicles per day in Washington County, Rhode Island that results in 2,984,840 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.1 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Rhode Island state averages: At 4,362 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Washington carries 45% less traffic than the state average of 7,870 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 2,984,840 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.1 billion per year), about 16% of Rhode Island's statewide total. At 32.6 minutes, the average travel time is 7% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 38% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 14.4% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. In fact, Washington has the lowest average traffic volume of any county in Rhode Island, at 4,362 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 32.6 minutes is longer than 50% of counties in Rhode Island.
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.
13,757
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.5 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.
28.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$109,823
A significant volume of traffic in Washington County, Rhode Island utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 13,757 vehicles per day, 258% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,839 vehicles per day. That average covers 110 highway road miles divided in 758 segments (average segment length 764 ft), together carrying 1,388,109 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈507 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 12.1%, highway truck share is 37% higher than the state average, marking Washington as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. At 12.1%, Washington's highway truck concentration is the highest in Rhode Island. Washington's highway truck count is higher than 33% of counties in Rhode Island, at roughly 1,659 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,839
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.4 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.
13.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$110,265
The non-highway road network in Washington County, Rhode Island supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,839 vehicles per day, 72% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 13,757 vehicles per day. That average covers 477 non-highway road miles divided in 13,620 segments (average segment length 185 ft), together carrying 1,596,731 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈583 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 41% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 13.7% is 40% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. 50% of counties in Rhode Island see shorter overall travel times than Washington. 50% of counties in Rhode Island see lower average driver income among trip origins than Washington. The driver population here skews older than 50% of counties in Rhode Island.
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 76% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 6% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +28% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -24% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Washington County, Rhode Island, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +28% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Washington
Rhode Island
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,362
7,870
-44.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.4%
7.0%
+35.2%
Truck % (Highway)
12.1%
8.8%
+36.9%
Avg. Travel Time
32.6 min
35.2 min
-7.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,362 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Washington has the highest highway truck share of any county in Rhode Island, at 12.1%.
Traffic volumes are typically 28% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 3,304 vehicles per day - a 24% decrease from the annual average.
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 76% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 9.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.1% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 20% of highway traffic and 8% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Washington County, Rhode Island. 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 Washington roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $110,109 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
