This page delivers traffic analytics for Wexford County, Michigan. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Wexford County, Michigan among 289 road miles divided in 2,195 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 696 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.
4,843
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.3%
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.
14.7%
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.
$71,749
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,843 vehicles per day in Wexford County, Michigan that results in 1,102,698 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈402 million 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 36.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Michigan state averages: Wexford sees 37% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (4,843 vehicles per day against 7,697), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,102,698 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈402 million per year), roughly 0.5% of Michigan's statewide total. The average trip takes 36.2 minutes, 8% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 14.7% is 20% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Wexford carries more traffic than 71% of counties in Michigan. On travel time, Wexford runs longer than 83% of counties in Michigan.
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.
7,474
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
49.2 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.
19.0%
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.
$71,572
A significant volume of traffic in Wexford County, Michigan utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,474 vehicles per day, 80% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,146 vehicles per day. That average covers 88 highway road miles divided in 460 segments (average segment length 1,014 ft), together carrying 601,976 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈220 million per year). 55% of counties in Michigan move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 12.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 12.3%, highway truck share is 3% higher than the state average, marking Wexford as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Wexford's highway truck share (12.3%) is higher than 74% of counties in Michigan. By raw truck volume, Wexford carries more highway trucks than 45% of counties in Michigan.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,146
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.8%
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.
13.6%
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.
$71,863
The non-highway road network in Wexford County, Michigan supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,146 vehicles per day, 45% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,474 vehicles per day. That average covers 201 non-highway road miles divided in 1,735 segments (average segment length 612 ft), together carrying 500,722 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈183 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 53% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (13.6%) runs 25% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 83% of counties in Michigan. Wexford's average driver income exceeds 68% of counties in Michigan. 54% of counties in Michigan have a younger driver population than Wexford.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 11:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 76% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 9% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +35% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -26% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Wexford County, Michigan, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +35% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Wexford
Michigan
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,843
7,697
-37.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.3%
7.7%
+21.2%
Truck % (Highway)
12.3%
12.0%
+2.5%
Avg. Travel Time
36.2 min
33.6 min
+7.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,843 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Wexford's highway truck share of 12.3% is higher than 74% of counties in Michigan.
Traffic volumes are typically 35% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 3,565 vehicles per day - a 26% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 34% of highway traffic and 15% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Wexford County, Michigan. 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 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 76% above the daily average.
Drivers on Wexford roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $71,749 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 9.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.3% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 36.2 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)
