This page delivers traffic analytics for Windham County, Connecticut. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Windham County, Connecticut among 535 road miles divided in 12,547 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 225 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.
3,907
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.6%
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.
11.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$86,322
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,907 vehicles per day in Windham County, Connecticut that results in 2,111,303 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈771 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 32.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Connecticut state averages: Windham's average daily traffic volume is 42% lower than the state average - 3,907 vehicles per day against 6,794 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 2,111,303 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈771 million per year), roughly 3.3% of Connecticut's statewide total. At 32.4 minutes, the average travel time is 2% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 11.4% is 34% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. At 3,907 vehicles per day, Windham posts the lowest average traffic volume in Connecticut. On travel time, Windham runs longer than 43% of counties in Connecticut.
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.
9,877
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.
36.0 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.
25.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$83,851
A significant volume of traffic in Windham County, Connecticut utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 9,877 vehicles per day, 194% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,363 vehicles per day. That average covers 108 highway road miles divided in 1,049 segments (average segment length 543 ft), together carrying 888,977 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈324 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 3% higher than the state average, at 12.1% - positioning Windham as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. 57% of counties in Connecticut see a lower highway truck share than Windham's 12.1%. By raw truck volume, Windham carries more highway trucks than 14% of counties in Connecticut.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,363
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.1 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.
10.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$87,837
The non-highway road network in Windham County, Connecticut supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,363 vehicles per day, 66% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 9,877 vehicles per day. That average covers 427 non-highway road miles divided in 11,498 segments (average segment length 196 ft), together carrying 1,222,326 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈446 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 50% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 10.2% is 35% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Windham's overall average travel time exceeds 43% of counties in Connecticut. Windham also has the lowest average driver income in Connecticut among trip origins - $86,322. 57% of counties in Connecticut have a younger driver population than Windham.
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 70% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 18% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
August–October is the high season, with volumes +0% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
March is the quietest month, with volumes -3% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Windham County, Connecticut, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +0% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Windham
Connecticut
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,907
6,794
-42.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.6%
8.4%
+2.6%
Truck % (Highway)
12.1%
11.8%
+2.9%
Avg. Travel Time
32.4 min
33.2 min
-2.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,907 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Windham has the lowest average traffic volume of any county in Connecticut, at 3,907 vehicles per day.
Drivers on Windham roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $86,322 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 17% of highway traffic and 5% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Windham County, Connecticut. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Traffic volumes are typically 0% higher during August–October. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in March, averaging 3,786 vehicles per day - a 3% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 8.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.1% on highways.
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 70% above the daily 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)
