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TrafficThe average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day5,009 |
|---|---|
TrucksThe percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 8.2% |
Average travel timeThe average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 31.7 min |
Congestion ratioThe rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 15.1% |
Drivers’ average ageAverage age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 49.5 yrs |
Drivers’ average incomeAverage income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $50,162 |
Our data shows 5,009 vehicles per day on the average road in Barbour County, West Virginia, and 594,560 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈217 million per year) across its 137 miles of monitored roads. About 1 in 12 vehicles is a truck, fewer than the 1 in 9 across West Virginia.
Barbour's average daily traffic volume is 32% lower than the state average - 5,009 vehicles per day against 7,367 - suggesting less traffic load per road - less drive-by exposure for retail, but easier access for deliveries. Across the whole network, that travel is about 0.8% of West Virginia's statewide total. By volume, Barbour's 5,009 vehicles per day trails 52% of counties in West Virginia.
At 31.7 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. 70% of counties in West Virginia have a shorter average travel time than Barbour's 31.7 minutes.
At 30% lower than the state level, the 15.1% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - travel times are easy to plan around for scheduled deliveries.
| Traffic | vehicles per day10,406 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 8.5% |
| Average travel time | 32.9 min |
| Congestion ratio | 28.2% |
| Drivers’ average age | 49.5 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $50,480 |
Highways carry more than half of all travel in Barbour County, West Virginia (59% of vehicle-miles). The average highway carries 10,406 vehicles per day, 226% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,191 vehicles per day.
Highways make up 27% of the monitored road miles (37 miles, 274 segments), so they carry more than their share: 351,416 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈128 million per year).
At 8.5%, highway truck share is 43% lower than the state average. Highways here carry mainly commuter and local trips, with little through freight.
Barbour's highway truck share (8.5%) is lower than 93% of counties in West Virginia. 76% of counties in West Virginia see more highway trucks per day than Barbour's roughly 889.
| Traffic | vehicles per day3,191 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 7.6% |
| Average travel time | 31.4 min |
| Congestion ratio | 10.7% |
| Drivers’ average age | 49.2 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $49,165 |
Local roads carry a significant share of travel in Barbour County, West Virginia: 41% of all vehicle-miles. A typical local road sees 3,191 vehicles per day.
Local roads make up 73% of the monitored road miles (99 miles in 813 segments) but carry less than their share of travel: 243,144 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈88.7 million per year). Trucks make up 7.6% of non-highway traffic, about 1 in 13 vehicles.
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 11% lower than on highways.
At 48% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 10.7% signals easier movement on local roads.
Trip origins here have lower average income than 83% of counties in West Virginia. The driver population here skews younger than 72% of counties in West Virginia.
Of the four measures, highway truck share differs most: Barbour County runs 43% below the West Virginia average. Its average daily traffic per road is also 32% below.
| Metric | Barbour County | West Virginia average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic | 5,009 | 7,367 | -32.0% |
| Truck % (Total Traffic) | 8.2% | 11.0% | -26.0% |
| Truck % (Highway) | 8.5% | 15.1% | -43.3% |
| Avg. Travel Time | 31.7 min | 30.8 min | +3.2% |
Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Barbour County moves 48.9% of the total daily travel; it has the fourth busiest roads of the five.
| Area | Average daily traffic | Truck share | Daily vehicle-miles | Average travel time | Congestion ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbour County | 5,009 | 8.2% | 594,560 | 31.7 min | 15.1% |
| Taylor County, West Virginia | 6,440 | 7.3% | 525,423 | 34.7 min | 19.5% |
| Upshur County, West Virginia | 5,169 | 7.4% | 709,084 | 29.5 min | 19.9% |
| Harrison County, West Virginia | 8,942 | 9.7% | 3,303,138 | 31.3 min | 24.0% |
| Tucker County, West Virginia | 3,669 | 9.7% | 325,583 | 32.1 min | 11.5% |
| West Virginia average | 7,367 | 11.0% | N/A | 30.8 min | 21.5% |
Truck share on highways places Barbour County #44 of 47 in West Virginia - the bottom quarter of the state.
| Measure | Barbour County | West Virginia rank |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic volume (AADT) | 5,009 | #29 of 55 |
| Highway vehicle-miles per day | 351,416 | #25 of 47 |
| Truck share on highways | 8.5% | #44 of 47 |
| Highway trucks per day | 889 | #36 of 47 |
| Average travel time | 31.7 min | #17 of 55 |
| Average driver income | $50,162 | #46 of 55 |
| Average driver age | 49.5 yrs | #40 of 55 |
Barbour County ranks #17 of 55 on average travel time but #44 of 47 on truck share on highways - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.
The three busiest roads in Barbour County average 17,114 vehicles a day, 3.4 times the county average of 5,009 across all its monitored roads.
Main Street leads with 18,775 vehicles a day, 1,194 of them trucks (6.4%). Corridor H carries the most trucks, 1,549 a day (9.4% of its traffic), although it ranks #2 for all traffic.
Travel on Main Street's busiest stretch runs 44% over free-flow time, against 15% across the county, so expect slower peak hours.
Corridor H carries 3.3 times the county average at its busiest, 1,549 of them trucks (9.4%, above the county-wide 8.2%).
Barbour County Highway carries 3.2 times the county average on its busiest stretch, where the median trip lasts 31.3 minutes.
Cimm Avenue is one of the more congested roads here: trips take 47% longer than at free-flow speed, against 15% county-wide.
At 2.5 times the county average, Mansfield Drive draws drivers from neighborhoods averaging $48,348 in household income.
The busiest stretch of US 250 carries 2.3 times the county average; trucks are 8.3% of it, in line with the county-wide 8.2%.
The average monitored road in Barbour carries 5,009 vehicles per day, 32% less than the West Virginia average of 7,367.
Barbour carries fewer highway trucks by raw volume than 76% of counties in West Virginia, at roughly 889 per day.
Approximately 17% of highway traffic and 4% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Barbour County, West Virginia. Even highway traffic is mostly local, so these roads mainly serve residents and commuters.
The average trip in Barbour takes 31.7 minutes, about the same as the West Virginia average, delays at signals and congestion included.
Trucks make up about 8.2% of all traffic in Barbour County, West Virginia, with about the same share on highways (8.5%).
Weekday traffic has two busy windows: AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM - about 82% above the daily average.
Main Street carries the most, 18,775 vehicles per day on its busiest stretch, followed by Corridor H (16,535), Barbour County Highway (16,032), Cimm Avenue (13,833), Mansfield Drive (12,572). Figures are AADT, both directions combined.
Corridor H, with about 1,549 trucks per day on its busiest stretch, 9.4% of its 16,535 vehicles.
About 18,775 vehicles per day in both directions on its busiest stretch, including 1,194 trucks (6.4%). Traffic is lower on its quieter stretches; TrafficZoom shows the count for every segment.

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