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Wrangell, Alaska Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Wrangell, Alaska. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Wrangell, Alaska among 2 road miles divided in 58 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.
Data current as of:
Q3 2026
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Total Traffic Volume & Performance

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

2,023

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

8.0%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

35.6 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.

3.4%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

51.1 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$63,694

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,023 vehicles per day in Wrangell, Alaska that results in 4,777 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.7 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 13 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 35.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the Alaska state averages: At 2,023 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Wrangell carries 57% less traffic than the state average of 4,749 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 4,777 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.7 million per year), about 0.0% of Alaska's statewide total. Journey times run 5% higher than the state level, at 35.6 minutes on average. At 77% lower than the state level, the 3.4% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Wrangell carries more traffic than 28% of counties in Alaska. 61% of counties in Alaska have a shorter average travel time than Wrangell's 35.6 minutes.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

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Non-highway traffic

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

2,023

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

8.0%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

35.6 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.

3.4%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

51.1 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$63,694

The non-highway road network in Wrangell, Alaska supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,023 vehicles per day. That average covers 2 non-highway road miles divided in 58 segments (average segment length 216 ft), together carrying 4,777 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.0% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

At 77% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 3.4% signals easier movement on local roads. 61% of counties in Alaska see shorter overall travel times than Wrangell. Trips here originate from the lowest average driver income in Alaska, at $63,694. 89% of counties in Alaska have a younger driver population than Wrangell.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

Analytical insight

In Wrangell, Alaska, the peak hour concentrates about 13% of the day's traffic.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Wrangell

Alaska
Average

Difference

Traffic

2,023

4,749

-57.4%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

8.0%

6.7%

+18.0%

Truck % (Highway)

8.3%

Avg. Travel Time

35.6 min

34.0 min

+4.7%

How Wrangell compares

Wrangell against nearby areas

Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Wrangell moves 7.8% of the total daily travel and is 67.2% less congested; it has the quietest roads of the five. It is the quiet one of the group - below the areas around it on volume, total travel and trip length alike.

Wrangell and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Alaska average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Wrangell2,0238.0%4,77735.6 min3.4%
Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska6,0885.7%137,53539.4 min18.3%
Prince of Wales-Hyder, Alaska2,1778.7%38,46881.3 min5.2%
Petersburg, Alaska2,3225.3%11,17333.0 min6.6%
Sitka, Alaska4,2206.0%57,53029.3 min11.7%
Alaska average4,7496.7%N/A34.0 min14.9%

Wrangell ranked within Alaska

On average driver age, Wrangell is among the three highest county-level areas in Alaska.

Where Wrangell sits among Alaska's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
MeasureWrangellAlaska rank
Traffic volume (AADT)2,023#14 of 19
Average travel time35.6 min#8 of 19
Average driver income$63,694#19 of 19
Average driver age51.1 yrs#3 of 19

The two ends of this table sit far apart: #3 of 19 on average driver age, against #19 of 19 on average driver income.

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)

Road sensor networks and traffic counters

Historical traffic pattern databases

Public traffic count programs published by the

AlaskaDepartment of Transportation

Historical traffic pattern databases

U.S. Census Bureau
All metrics represent estimates based on statistical modeling and are intended for strategic planning purposes.
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Data current as of:
Q3 2026

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