This page delivers traffic analytics for Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Allegheny County, Pennsylvania among 2,259 road miles divided in 64,421 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 185 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.
6,752
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.8 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.
17.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$98,243
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,752 vehicles per day in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania that results in 17,795,718 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈6.5 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 15 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 34.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Pennsylvania state averages: Allegheny sees 20% higher average daily traffic volume than the state average (6,752 vehicles per day against 5,617), suggesting more demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Allegheny accounts for about 8.1% of Pennsylvania's statewide total, at 17,795,718 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈6.5 billion per year). At 34.8 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. Congestion runs 8% higher than the state level, at a ratio of 17.9% - more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Allegheny's 6,752 vehicles per day outpaces 92% of counties in Pennsylvania. Its average travel time of 34.8 minutes is longer than 70% of counties in Pennsylvania.
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.
18,962
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.5 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.
34.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$98,489
A significant volume of traffic in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 18,962 vehicles per day, 223% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,866 vehicles per day. That average covers 461 highway road miles divided in 4,360 segments (average segment length 558 ft), together carrying 8,329,574 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.0 billion per year). No county in Pennsylvania moves more traffic on its highways. Trucks constitute 8.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 43% lower than the state average, at 8.9% - positioning Allegheny as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 5% of counties in Pennsylvania. By raw truck volume, Allegheny carries more highway trucks than 38% of counties in Pennsylvania.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,866
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.8%
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.
16.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$98,089
The non-highway road network in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,866 vehicles per day, 69% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 18,962 vehicles per day. That average covers 1,798 non-highway road miles divided in 60,061 segments (average segment length 158 ft), together carrying 9,466,144 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.5 billion per year). Trucks constitute 4.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 46% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 16.7% is 6% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. 70% of counties in Pennsylvania see shorter overall travel times than Allegheny. Allegheny's average driver income exceeds 94% of counties in Pennsylvania. 16% of counties in Pennsylvania have a younger driver population than Allegheny.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Allegheny
Pennsylvania
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,752
5,617
+20.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.7%
10.6%
-36.7%
Truck % (Highway)
8.9%
15.8%
-43.4%
Avg. Travel Time
34.8 min
34.6 min
+0.4%
How Allegheny County compares
Allegheny County against nearby areas
Compared with its 4 closest neighbours, Allegheny County moves 7.9 times the total daily travel; it has the second busiest roads of the five. Bigger and busier at once: more road than the areas around it and heavier traffic on it, which makes it the centre of gravity for travel in this part of the map.
Allegheny County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Pennsylvania average for scale.
Allegheny County posts the highest highway travel volume of any county-level area in Pennsylvania.
Where Allegheny County sits among Pennsylvania'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
Allegheny County
Pennsylvania rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
6,752
#6 of 67
Highway vehicle-miles per day
8,329,574
#1 of 64
Truck share on highways
8.9%
#61 of 64
Highway trucks per day
1,690
#40 of 64
Average travel time
34.8 min
#21 of 67
Average driver income
$98,243
#5 of 67
Average driver age
48.1 yrs
#56 of 67
Allegheny County ranks #1 of 64 on highway travel volume but #61 of 64 on truck share on highways. It carries some of the heaviest highway traffic in Pennsylvania, but very little of it is freight - this is commuter and local car volume, not through-trucking.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 6,752 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Allegheny skews older than 16% of counties in Pennsylvania.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 67% above the daily average.
Approximately 21% of highway traffic and 6% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
The average travel time for drivers is 34.8 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Allegheny roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $98,243 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 6.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 8.9% 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)
