This page delivers traffic analytics for Barbour County, Alabama. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Barbour County, Alabama among 364 road miles divided in 2,381 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 807 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.
3,436
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.4%
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.
7.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$51,865
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,436 vehicles per day in Barbour County, Alabama that results in 722,866 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈264 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 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 Alabama state averages: Barbour sees 42% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (3,436 vehicles per day against 5,932), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 722,866 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈264 million per year), roughly 0.5% of Alabama's statewide total. At 33.2 minutes, the average travel time is 4% higher than the state level. At 50% lower than the state level, the 7.7% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Barbour's 3,436 vehicles per day outpaces 55% of counties in Alabama. 61% of counties in Alabama have a shorter average travel time than Barbour's 33.2 minutes.
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.
9,873
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
41.1 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.
15.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$52,968
A significant volume of traffic in Barbour County, Alabama utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 9,873 vehicles per day, 603% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,405 vehicles per day. That average covers 57 highway road miles divided in 571 segments (average segment length 529 ft), together carrying 395,393 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈144 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 10.4%, highway truck share is 29% lower than the state average, marking Barbour as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. 12% of counties in Alabama see a lower highway truck share than Barbour's 10.4%. By raw truck volume, Barbour carries more highway trucks than 29% of counties in Alabama.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,405
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.8 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.
5.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$50,471
The non-highway road network in Barbour County, Alabama supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,405 vehicles per day, 86% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 9,873 vehicles per day. That average covers 307 non-highway road miles divided in 1,810 segments (average segment length 895 ft), together carrying 327,474 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈120 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 2% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 5.2% is 65% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. 61% of counties in Alabama see shorter overall travel times than Barbour. Barbour's average driver income exceeds 14% of counties in Alabama. Barbour's median driver age is higher than 94% of counties in Alabama.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 12:00 PM–2:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 75% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 0% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +14% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -19% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Barbour County, Alabama, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +14% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Barbour
Alabama
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,436
5,932
-42.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.4%
10.6%
-2.4%
Truck % (Highway)
10.4%
14.8%
-29.4%
Avg. Travel Time
33.2 min
31.8 min
+4.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,436 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Barbour skews older than 94% of counties in Alabama.
Drivers on Barbour roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $51,865 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Traffic volumes are typically 14% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 2,790 vehicles per day - a 19% decrease from the annual average.
Trucks account for approximately 10.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.4% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM in the evening - about 75% above the daily average.
Approximately 18% of highway traffic and 10% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Barbour 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)
