This page delivers traffic analytics for Alleghany County, Virginia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Alleghany County, Virginia among 188 road miles divided in 1,560 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 637 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.
1,960
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
16.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.0 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$56,193
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,960 vehicles per day in Alleghany County, Virginia that results in 513,730 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈188 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 6 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Virginia state averages: At 1,960 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Alleghany carries 63% less traffic than the state average of 5,349 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 513,730 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈188 million per year), about 0.2% of Virginia's statewide total. At 32.0 minutes, the average travel time is 1% higher than the state level. By volume, Alleghany's 1,960 vehicles per day outpaces 20% of counties in Virginia. Its average travel time of 32.0 minutes is longer than 52% of counties in Virginia.
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.
4,665
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
19.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
43.9 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$56,742
A significant volume of traffic in Alleghany County, Virginia utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,665 vehicles per day, 205% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,527 vehicles per day. That average covers 87 highway road miles divided in 215 segments (average segment length 2,145 ft), together carrying 400,523 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈146 million per year). Trucks constitute 19.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 49% higher than the state average, at 19.6% - positioning Alleghany as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Alleghany's highway truck share (19.6%) is higher than 85% of counties in Virginia. 35% of counties in Virginia see fewer highway trucks per day than Alleghany's roughly 913.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,527
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.2 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$55,336
The non-highway road network in Alleghany County, Virginia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,527 vehicles per day, 67% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,665 vehicles per day. That average covers 101 non-highway road miles divided in 1,345 segments (average segment length 396 ft), together carrying 113,207 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈41.3 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 63% lower than on highways. Alleghany's overall average travel time exceeds 52% of counties in Virginia. Alleghany's average driver income exceeds 15% of counties in Virginia. The driver population here skews older than 88% of counties in Virginia.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Alleghany County, Virginia, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Alleghany
Virginia
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,960
5,349
-63.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
16.9%
9.6%
+75.9%
Truck % (Highway)
19.6%
13.1%
+49.4%
Avg. Travel Time
32.0 min
31.7 min
+1.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,960 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Alleghany have higher average income than 15% of counties in Virginia.
Drivers on Alleghany roads have a median age of 53 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $56,193 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 16.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 19.6% on highways.
Approximately 38% of highway traffic and 26% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Alleghany County, Virginia. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 69% above the daily average.
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)
