This page delivers traffic analytics for Autauga County, Alabama. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Autauga County, Alabama among 279 road miles divided in 2,152 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 685 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.
6,038
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.6 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.
21.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,312
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,038 vehicles per day in Autauga County, Alabama that results in 1,639,343 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈598 million 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 30.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Alabama state averages: Autauga's average daily traffic volume is 2% higher than the state average - 6,038 vehicles per day against 5,932 - suggesting more traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Autauga accounts for about 1.2% of Alabama's statewide total, at 1,639,343 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈598 million per year). Journey times run 4% lower than the state level, at 30.6 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 21.3% is 38% higher, pointing to more pronounced congestion than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Autauga's 6,038 vehicles per day outpaces 80% of counties in Alabama. On travel time, Autauga runs longer than 21% of counties in Alabama.
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.
7,014
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.0 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.
17.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$72,172
A significant volume of traffic in Autauga County, Alabama utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,014 vehicles per day, 19% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,894 vehicles per day. That average covers 67 highway road miles divided in 276 segments (average segment length 1,283 ft), together carrying 950,021 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈347 million per year). 64% of counties in Alabama move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 14.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 14.4%, highway truck share is 3% lower than the state average, marking Autauga as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 53% of counties in Alabama see a lower highway truck share than Autauga's 14.4%. Autauga's highway truck count is higher than 69% of counties in Alabama, at roughly 1,010 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,894
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.7 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.
21.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,680
The non-highway road network in Autauga County, Alabama supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,894 vehicles per day, 16% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,014 vehicles per day. That average covers 212 non-highway road miles divided in 1,876 segments (average segment length 597 ft), together carrying 689,322 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈252 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 60% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 21.9% is 49% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. 21% of counties in Alabama see shorter overall travel times than Autauga. Trip origins here have higher average income than 85% of counties in Alabama. The driver population here skews older than 21% of counties in Alabama.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Autauga County, Alabama, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Autauga
Alabama
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,038
5,932
+1.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.8%
10.6%
+1.6%
Truck % (Highway)
14.4%
14.8%
-2.8%
Avg. Travel Time
30.6 min
31.8 min
-3.9%
How Autauga County compares
Autauga County against nearby areas
Against the 4 nearest areas, Autauga County is 104.2% more congested and carries 56.4% more traffic on a typical road; it has the second busiest roads of the five. It is where traffic concentrates in this corner of the map - the local bottleneck, with more vehicles per road AND less room to absorb them.
Autauga County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Alabama average for scale.
Autauga County sits in the top quarter of the Alabama field on average driver income, at #11 of 67.
Where Autauga County sits among Alabama'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
Autauga County
Alabama rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
6,038
#14 of 67
Highway vehicle-miles per day
950,021
#22 of 60
Truck share on highways
14.4%
#29 of 60
Highway trucks per day
1,010
#19 of 60
Average travel time
30.6 min
#53 of 67
Average driver income
$71,312
#11 of 67
Average driver age
45.7 yrs
#53 of 67
Autauga County ranks #11 of 67 on average driver income but #53 of 67 on average travel time - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 6,038 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Autauga skews older than 21% of counties in Alabama.
Drivers on Autauga roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $71,312 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 30.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 28% of highway traffic and 25% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Autauga County, Alabama. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
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)
