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Alleghany County, North Carolina Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Alleghany County, North Carolina. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Alleghany County, North Carolina among 134 road miles divided in 998 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 707 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.
Data current as of:
Q3 2026
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Total Traffic Volume & Performance

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

2,226

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

7.4%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

37.2 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.

7.3%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

55.5 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$47,167

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,226 vehicles per day in Alleghany County, North Carolina that results in 223,898 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈81.7 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 14 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 37.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the North Carolina state averages: At 2,226 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Alleghany carries 65% less traffic than the state average of 6,332 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Alleghany accounts for about 0.1% of North Carolina's statewide total, at 223,898 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈81.7 million per year). Journey times run 15% higher than the state level, at 37.2 minutes on average. Congestion runs 61% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 7.3% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 6% of counties in North Carolina see less traffic than Alleghany's 2,226 vehicles per day. 92% of counties in North Carolina have a shorter average travel time than Alleghany's 37.2 minutes.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

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Non-highway traffic

Traffic

Traffic

The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.

2,226

Trucks

Trucks

The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.

7.4%

Average travel time

Average travel time

The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.

37.2 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.

7.3%

Drivers’ average age

Drivers’ average age

Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

55.5 yrs

Drivers’ average income

Drivers’ average income

Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.

$47,167

The non-highway road network in Alleghany County, North Carolina supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,226 vehicles per day. That average covers 134 non-highway road miles divided in 998 segments (average segment length 707 ft), together carrying 223,898 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈81.7 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.4% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

At 59% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 7.3% signals easier movement on local roads. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 92% of counties in North Carolina. Trip origins here have higher average income than 1% of counties in North Carolina. 97% of counties in North Carolina have a younger driver population than Alleghany.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

Analytical insight

In Alleghany County, North Carolina, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Alleghany

North Carolina
Average

Difference

Traffic

2,226

6,332

-64.8%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

7.4%

8.7%

-15.7%

Truck % (Highway)

12.1%

Avg. Travel Time

37.2 min

32.3 min

+15.1%

How Alleghany County compares

Alleghany County against nearby areas

Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Alleghany County moves 36.1% of the total daily travel and carries 37.4% less traffic on a typical road; it has the fourth busiest roads of the five. Trips here run longer without running slower: distance, not congestion, is what drivers spend their time on.

Alleghany County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the North Carolina average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Alleghany County2,2267.4%223,89837.2 min7.3%
Grayson County, Virginia1,2228.8%188,55729.1 min3.2%
Galax City, Virginia6,8935.2%161,40332.0 min10.6%
Wilkes County, North Carolina3,7867.5%1,554,32629.5 min13.8%
Ashe County, North Carolina2,3196.3%579,37131.0 min10.5%
North Carolina average6,3328.7%N/A32.3 min18.6%

Alleghany County ranked within North Carolina

Average driver income places Alleghany County #99 of 100 in North Carolina - the bottom quarter of the state.

Where Alleghany County sits among North 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.
MeasureAlleghany CountyNorth Carolina rank
Traffic volume (AADT)2,226#94 of 100
Average travel time37.2 min#9 of 100
Average driver income$47,167#99 of 100
Average driver age55.5 yrs#4 of 100

Alleghany County ranks #9 of 100 on average travel time but #94 of 100 on average daily traffic volume. Some of the longest trips in North Carolina on some of its emptiest roads - distance, not congestion, is what sets travel time here.

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)

Road sensor networks and traffic counters

Historical traffic pattern databases

Public traffic count programs published by the

North CarolinaDepartment of Transportation

Historical traffic pattern databases

U.S. Census Bureau
All metrics represent estimates based on statistical modeling and are intended for strategic planning purposes.
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Data current as of:
Q3 2026

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