This page delivers traffic analytics for Amelia County, Virginia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Amelia County, Virginia among 250 road miles divided in 4,360 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 303 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.
1,790
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.
33.2 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.
5.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$73,549
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,790 vehicles per day in Amelia County, Virginia that results in 602,338 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈220 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Virginia state averages: Amelia's average daily traffic volume is 67% lower than the state average - 1,790 vehicles per day against 5,349 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 602,338 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈220 million per year), roughly 0.3% of Virginia's statewide total. The average trip takes 33.2 minutes, 5% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 68% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 5.4% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Amelia carries more traffic than 15% of counties in Virginia. Its average travel time of 33.2 minutes is longer than 67% 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.
9,477
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
43.7 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$80,713
A significant volume of traffic in Amelia County, Virginia utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 9,477 vehicles per day, 583% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,388 vehicles per day. That average covers 35 highway road miles divided in 217 segments (average segment length 844 ft), together carrying 329,325 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈120 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 18% lower than the state average, at 10.7% - positioning Amelia as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Amelia's highway truck share (10.7%) is higher than 47% of counties in Virginia. By raw truck volume, Amelia carries more highway trucks than 39% of counties in Virginia.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,388
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.6 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.
5.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$66,401
The non-highway road network in Amelia County, Virginia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,388 vehicles per day, 85% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 9,477 vehicles per day. That average covers 215 non-highway road miles divided in 4,143 segments (average segment length 274 ft), together carrying 273,013 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈99.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 36% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (5.4%) runs 65% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Amelia's overall average travel time exceeds 67% of counties in Virginia. 48% of counties in Virginia see lower average driver income among trip origins than Amelia. 35% of counties in Virginia have a younger driver population than Amelia.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 82% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 19% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
September–November is the high season, with volumes +3% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -9% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Amelia County, Virginia, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +3% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Amelia
Virginia
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,790
5,349
-66.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.9%
9.6%
-6.6%
Truck % (Highway)
10.7%
13.1%
-18.3%
Avg. Travel Time
33.2 min
31.7 min
+4.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,790 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Amelia's average travel time of 33.2 minutes is longer than 67% of counties in Virginia.
Drivers on Amelia roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $73,549 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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 82% above the daily average.
Approximately 42% of highway traffic and 10% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Amelia 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.
Trucks account for approximately 8.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.7% 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)
