Traffic Analytics

The Traffic Analytics application provides insights into road safety and efficiency through two aggregation modes: Road Segments and Zones.

The Traffic Analytics application offers two types of aggregation modes: Road segments and zones. Each mode provides various traffic-related information to aid in further analysis and research for designing safer roads, urban planning, and development. It allows city planners and traffic engineers to understand the safety and efficiency of their roads.

  • Road Segment select analysis based on road segments.

  • Zone select analysis based on custom zones.

The traffic insights presented in the platform can be collected from the following sources:

Geotab connected vehicles
The data collected from the over 2.2 million vehicles on the road that are currently subscribed to our fleet management application.
Potential third-party telematics data
Altitude is data agnostic, and third-party data outside Geotab may be used to further supplement the traffic-related insights provided.
OpenSteetMap (OSM)
OpenStreetMap is an open source platform where information on road segments, traffic light positions, and other traffic-related data are updated regularly.

Setting up a Traffic Analysis

Learn to set up a Traffic Analysis using two modes: Road Segment and Zone.

  1. Select a mode for the Traffic App, Road Segment or Zone.
  2. Load data for the region(s) you wish to analyze.
    Note:

    The list of available regions is determined by the geographic areas that have been purchased as per your current license agreement.

    1. Click the arrow next to the dropdown labeled Select dataset to select the country where your analysis will take place. You can also search for a country by typing in the search bar.
    2. Once you select a country, a list of its subregions (e.g. states or provinces) display. If you want to select an entire subregion, select the Counties in or Subdivisions in the box beside the subregion’s name in the County or Census Subdivision section. Then click Done.
    3. To drill further into a specific location, click a subregion's name to view its subregions (cities, towns, etc.) Click any subregion's name to include it in your analysis. Then click Done.
  3. Once you have loaded the data, you can see which data is selected to the right of the Select dataset menu.
  4. Set the filters to restrict data to a specific Date range, Time of day, and Vehicle class if necessary (see Traffic Analysis filters). Then click Apply.Remember that more restrictive filters limit the amount of data available for your analysis.
  5. Click Load data to load the map and implement the filters to load the map and implement the filters.
    Note:

    If a No Data Returned popup displays, try broadening your results by adjusting the Road types filter, or analyzing a different geography.

  6. Click Applyand inspect the selected geography after loading is completed.
    1. Click either Data or Satellite to set how you want to visualize the map. You may also click the Alt key and the arrow keys at the same time on your keyboard to move around the map. The + and - buttons can be used to zoom in or out, respectively.
      Note:

      The Satellite imagery represents a single point in time and may not be up-to-date. Please keep this in mind when using this feature.

    2. Enable the Datasets toggle to view your purchased dataset boundaries.
    3. Adjust the Map Theme to include Light, Dark, or Standard displays. For Satellite view, select between Standard or Monochrome displays
      Note:

      To copy all parameters of this analysis either for API calls or troubleshooting purposes, click the three dots in the top right-hand corner of the left panel, then click Copy input as JSON.

Traffic analyses filters

View the various filters available for setting up a traffic analysis, including Date range, Time of day, and Vehicle class, to tailor the data according to specific needs.

When setting up a Traffic analysis, you can select filters related to Date range, Time of day, and Vehicle class if necessary.
Note:

More restrictive filters limit the amount of data available for your analysis.

The following filters are available:
  • Date range - See data from a selected date interval. A larger date range means more data is available for a given analysis. Select Refresh to view the most recent data that is available. When you select Refresh, a success message displays and confirms that the date range was successfully updated. To ensure data processing is complete and accurate across all timezones, available dates may be up to four days in arrears of the current date.
    Note:

    When selecting a date range, you are unable to crossover multiple purchased date ranges. That is, your start and end date must fall in the same purchased date range.

  • Time of day - Examine results from a specific time. In addition to a Custom range, you can also select all day traffic, weekend, or weekday rush hours.

  • Vehicle class - Select which vehicle class scheme you want to use for your list of vehicle classes. This filter narrows data to a specific type of vehicle, including different types of commercial vehicles, for more specific data on usage patterns. If no filter is selected, the search returns data from all vehicle schemes and classes.
    Note:

    The Vehicle class truck scheme label displays when the Vehicle class is related to Trucks and no other vehicle classes.