This page delivers traffic analytics for York County, Maine. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for York County, Maine among 798 road miles divided in 21,614 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 195 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.
5,496
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.6 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.
16.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$90,697
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,496 vehicles per day in York County, Maine that results in 4,922,136 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.8 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 34.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Maine state averages: York's average daily traffic volume is 14% higher than the state average - 5,496 vehicles per day against 4,836 - suggesting more traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 4,922,136 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.8 billion per year), roughly 15% of Maine's statewide total. At 34.6 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. At 15% higher than the state level, the 16.7% congestion ratio signals more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, York's 5,496 vehicles per day outpaces 87% of counties in Maine. Its average travel time of 34.6 minutes is longer than 33% of counties in Maine.
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.
9,922
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
45.6 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.
25.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$93,768
A significant volume of traffic in York County, Maine utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 9,922 vehicles per day, 87% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,294 vehicles per day. That average covers 115 highway road miles divided in 944 segments (average segment length 644 ft), together carrying 1,915,991 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈699 million per year). That puts York among the top 3 counties in Maine for highway travel volume. Trucks constitute 13.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 13.8%, highway truck share is 12% higher than the state average, marking York as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. 79% of counties in Maine see a lower highway truck share than York's 13.8%. At roughly 2,305 trucks per day, York carries the highest volume of highway trucks in Maine.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,294
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.1 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.
16.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$89,322
The non-highway road network in York County, Maine supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,294 vehicles per day, 47% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 9,922 vehicles per day. That average covers 683 non-highway road miles divided in 20,670 segments (average segment length 175 ft), together carrying 3,006,145 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.1 billion per year). Trucks constitute 5.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 57% fewer trucks by share. At 17% higher than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 16.3% signals more friction on local roads. York's overall average travel time exceeds 33% of counties in Maine. York's average driver income exceeds 93% of counties in Maine. York's median driver age is higher than 27% of counties in Maine.
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 74% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 8% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +23% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -25% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In York County, Maine, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +23% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
York
Maine
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,496
4,836
+13.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.0%
8.7%
+3.4%
Truck % (Highway)
13.8%
12.3%
+12.1%
Avg. Travel Time
34.6 min
34.6 min
-0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,496 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - York carries the highest raw volume of highway trucks of any county in Maine, at roughly 2,305 trucks per day.
Traffic volumes are typically 23% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 4,143 vehicles per day - a 25% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 7% of highway traffic and 4% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside York County, Maine. 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 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 74% above the daily average.
Drivers on York roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $90,697 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 34.6 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)
