A Quick Look at the State of Driving in the Region

A variety of data on drivers, vehicles and highways is available through the New York State Statistical Yearbook transportation section. Below are a few pieces I gathered which give you a taste of what can be found. Click on any of the graphics to see them enlarged.


Here's the basics on drivers and vehicles...

And on the types of vehicles registered in the two county region....

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And on the percent of highway miles within varying jurisdictions...

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And on the convictions for vehicle traffic convictions...

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And finally on the types of injuries or damages done in vehicle accidents...

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Households With a Vehicle And Someone Age 65 or Older Present In Herkimer County

One in four households with a vehicle in Herkimer County have at least one elderly resident present according to the American Communities Survey.

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Herkimer County Households Without a Vehicle Available and Elderly Heads of Households

The map below comes from the 2013 ACS Five Year Estimates for Herkimer County and shows the block groups in which at least 10% or more of the households have no vehicle available. In addition, the hatched areas identify those same areas where 40% of more of these households lacking a vehicle are headed by someone age 65 or older.

So not only are the hatched areas block groups where a substantial part of the population lacks a vehicle, those that DO lack transportation are often elderly.


Just an example of what is out there in the five year estimates if you look hard enough ! For a closer look click the map below !

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