This page delivers traffic analytics for Alabama. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Alabama among 27,950 road miles divided in 348,864 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 423 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.
5,932
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.8 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.
15.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,751
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,932 vehicles per day in Alabama that results in 141,682,089 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈51.7 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 31.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the US national averages: At 5,932 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Alabama carries 15% less traffic than the national average of 6,986 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 141,682,089 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈51.7 billion per year), about 1.9% of the national total. Journey times run 4% lower than the national level, at 31.8 minutes on average. Congestion runs 18% lower than the national level, at a ratio of 15.5% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Alabama's 5,932 vehicles per day outpaces 50% of states nationwide. On travel time, Alabama runs longer than 16% of states nationwide.
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.
11,990
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.5 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.
30.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,579
A significant volume of traffic in Alabama utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 11,990 vehicles per day, 130% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,221 vehicles per day. That average covers 5,730 highway road miles divided in 36,647 segments (average segment length 826 ft), together carrying 71,671,282 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈26.2 billion per year). 58% of states nationwide move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 14.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (14.8%) is 13% higher than the national average for similar road classifications. This indicates Alabama serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Alabama's highway truck share (14.8%) is higher than 68% of states nationwide. Alabama's highway truck count is higher than 58% of states nationwide, at roughly 1,776 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,221
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.2 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.
14.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$72,080
The non-highway road network in Alabama supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,221 vehicles per day, 56% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 11,990 vehicles per day. That average covers 22,220 non-highway road miles divided in 312,217 segments (average segment length 376 ft), together carrying 70,010,809 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈25.6 billion per year). Trucks constitute 6.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 57% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (14.8%) runs 19% lower than the national average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Alabama's overall average travel time exceeds 16% of states nationwide. 10% of states nationwide see lower average driver income among trip origins than Alabama. The driver population here skews older than 62% of states nationwide.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 70% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 19% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
April–June is the high season, with volumes +3% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -8% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Alabama, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +3% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Alabama
United States
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,932
6,986
-15.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.6%
9.3%
+13.6%
Truck % (Highway)
14.8%
13.1%
+13.3%
Avg. Travel Time
31.8 min
33.3 min
-4.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,932 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Alabama's highway truck share of 14.8% is higher than 68% of states nationwide.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 70% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.8 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Alabama roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $71,751 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 10.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 14.8% on highways.
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)
