This page delivers traffic analytics for Abbeville County, South Carolina. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Abbeville County, South Carolina among 297 road miles divided in 2,521 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 622 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.
2,142
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.5%
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.
6.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$57,714
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,142 vehicles per day in Abbeville County, South Carolina that results in 511,314 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈187 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 34.1 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the South Carolina state averages: Abbeville sees 70% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,142 vehicles per day against 7,040), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Abbeville accounts for about 0.3% of South Carolina's statewide total, at 511,314 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈187 million per year). The average trip takes 34.1 minutes, 2% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 6.6% is 64% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Abbeville carries more traffic than 7% of counties in South Carolina. On travel time, Abbeville runs longer than 53% of counties in South Carolina.
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.
5,776
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.0 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.
10.6%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$54,430
A significant volume of traffic in Abbeville County, South Carolina utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,776 vehicles per day, 234% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,731 vehicles per day. That average covers 33 highway road miles divided in 256 segments (average segment length 679 ft), together carrying 144,607 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈52.8 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 9.1%, highway truck share is 34% lower than the state average, marking Abbeville as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 17% of counties in South Carolina see a lower highway truck share than Abbeville's 9.1%. By raw truck volume, Abbeville carries more highway trucks than 5% of counties in South Carolina.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,731
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.5 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.
6.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$59,061
The non-highway road network in Abbeville County, South Carolina supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,731 vehicles per day, 70% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,776 vehicles per day. That average covers 264 non-highway road miles divided in 2,265 segments (average segment length 615 ft), together carrying 366,707 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈134 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 24% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (6.1%) runs 64% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 53% of counties in South Carolina see shorter overall travel times than Abbeville. Trip origins here have higher average income than 31% of counties in South Carolina. Abbeville's median driver age is higher than 73% of counties in South Carolina.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Abbeville County, South Carolina, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Abbeville
South Carolina
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,142
7,040
-69.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.5%
9.5%
-20.7%
Truck % (Highway)
9.1%
13.7%
-33.8%
Avg. Travel Time
34.1 min
33.3 min
+2.5%
How Abbeville County compares
Abbeville County against nearby areas
Against the 4 nearest areas, Abbeville County carries 59.1% less traffic on a typical road and is 51.1% less congested; it has the quietest roads of the five. Less traffic and more room for it - the roads here run both quieter and freer than the areas around them.
Abbeville County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the South Carolina average for scale.
Abbeville County sits in the bottom quarter of the South Carolina field on highway truck volume, at #41 of 43.
Where Abbeville County sits among South Carolina'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.
Measure
Abbeville County
South Carolina rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
2,142
#43 of 46
Highway vehicle-miles per day
144,607
#40 of 43
Truck share on highways
9.1%
#36 of 43
Highway trucks per day
523
#41 of 43
Average travel time
34.1 min
#22 of 46
Average driver income
$57,714
#32 of 46
Average driver age
49.5 yrs
#13 of 46
Abbeville County ranks #13 of 46 on average driver age but #41 of 43 on highway truck volume - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,142 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Abbeville have higher average income than 31% of counties in South Carolina.
Trucks account for approximately 7.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.1% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 90% above the daily average.
Approximately 23% of highway traffic and 16% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Abbeville County, South Carolina. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Drivers on Abbeville roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $57,714 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
