This page delivers traffic analytics for Washington County, Vermont. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Washington County, Vermont among 323 road miles divided in 5,280 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 323 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.
4,070
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.3 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.
14.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$81,887
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,070 vehicles per day in Washington County, Vermont that results in 1,481,603 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈541 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 37.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Vermont state averages: At 4,070 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Washington carries 1% more traffic than the state average of 4,027 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Washington accounts for about 9.8% of Vermont's statewide total, at 1,481,603 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈541 million per year). The average trip takes 37.3 minutes, 14% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 14.0% is 6% higher, pointing to more pronounced congestion than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Washington carries more traffic than 77% of counties in Vermont. It also posts the highest average travel time in Vermont, at 37.3 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.
7,903
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
46.4 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.
21.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$88,175
A significant volume of traffic in Washington County, Vermont utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,903 vehicles per day, 120% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,591 vehicles per day. That average covers 75 highway road miles divided in 587 segments (average segment length 679 ft), together carrying 735,738 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈269 million per year). No more than 2 other counties in Vermont move more traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 10.2% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 10.2%, highway truck share is 4% lower than the state average, marking Washington as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 42% of counties in Vermont see a lower highway truck share than Washington's 10.2%. 92% of counties in Vermont see fewer highway trucks per day than Washington's roughly 810.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,591
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
36.2 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.
13.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$78,493
The non-highway road network in Washington County, Vermont supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,591 vehicles per day, 55% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,903 vehicles per day. That average covers 248 non-highway road miles divided in 4,693 segments (average segment length 279 ft), together carrying 745,865 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈272 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 39% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 13.0% is 5% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. Washington also posts the highest overall average travel time in Vermont - 37.3 minutes. 77% of counties in Vermont see lower average driver income among trip origins than Washington. The driver population here skews older than 38% of counties in Vermont.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 74% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 1% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
January–March is the high season, with volumes +10% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
November is the quietest month, with volumes -14% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Washington County, Vermont, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +10% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Washington
Vermont
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,070
4,027
+1.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.2%
8.5%
-3.2%
Truck % (Highway)
10.2%
10.7%
-4.1%
Avg. Travel Time
37.3 min
32.7 min
+14.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,070 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - at 37.3 minutes, Washington has the highest average travel time of any county in Vermont.
Trucks account for approximately 8.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.2% on highways.
Approximately 23% of highway traffic and 11% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Washington County, Vermont. 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 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 74% above the daily average.
Drivers on Washington roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $81,887 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 10% higher during January–March. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in November, averaging 3,518 vehicles per day - a 14% decrease from the annual 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)
