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TrafficThe average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network. | vehicles per day2,829 |
|---|---|
TrucksThe percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles. | 23.4% |
Average travel timeThe average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network. | 37.1 min |
Congestion ratioThe rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network. | 9.6% |
Drivers’ average ageAverage age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | 53.4 yrs |
Drivers’ average incomeAverage income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated. | $63,434 |
A typical monitored road in Bedford County, Pennsylvania sees 2,829 vehicles per day, while its 547 miles of monitored roads together handle 2,155,985 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈787 million per year). Freight weighs heavily here: trucks are 23.4% of traffic, against 10.6% across Pennsylvania.
Bedford's average daily traffic volume is 50% lower than the state average - 2,829 vehicles per day against 5,617 - suggesting less traffic load per road - less drive-by exposure for retail, but easier access for deliveries. Network-wide, Bedford accounts for about 1.0% of Pennsylvania's statewide total of vehicle-miles. By volume, Bedford's 2,829 vehicles per day trails 74% of counties in Pennsylvania.
The average trip takes 37.1 minutes, 7% higher than the state level. On travel time, Bedford runs longer than 82% of counties in Pennsylvania.
Congestion runs 42% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 9.6%, which means smoother traffic flow - travel times are easy to plan around for scheduled deliveries.
| Traffic | vehicles per day7,238 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 27.7% |
| Average travel time | 55.6 min |
| Congestion ratio | 16.0% |
| Drivers’ average age | 53.2 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $63,894 |
Highways carry most of the traffic in Bedford County, Pennsylvania: 78% of all vehicle-miles. The average highway carries 7,238 vehicles per day, 300% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,812 vehicles per day.
Highways make up 35% of the monitored road miles (193 miles, 1,064 segments), so they carry more than their share: 1,683,233 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈614 million per year).
By highway travel volume, Bedford outranks 63% of counties in Pennsylvania.
The concentration of trucks on highways (27.7%) is 76% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. That marks Bedford as a major freight corridor, where highway access is what logistics operators compete on.
Bedford's highway truck share (27.7%) is higher than 89% of counties in Pennsylvania. 71% of counties in Pennsylvania see fewer highway trucks per day than Bedford's roughly 2,006.
| Traffic | vehicles per day1,812 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 8.1% |
| Average travel time | 32.8 min |
| Congestion ratio | 8.1% |
| Drivers’ average age | 53.9 yrs |
| Drivers’ average income | $62,767 |
Local roads carry a smaller share of travel in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, 22% of vehicle-miles; most driving happens on highways. The average non-highway road carries 1,812 vehicles per day.
Local roads make up 65% of the monitored road miles (353 miles in 4,611 segments) but carry less than their share of travel: 472,752 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈173 million per year). Trucks make up 8.1% of non-highway traffic, about 1 in 12 vehicles.
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 71% lower than on highways.
At 49% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 8.1% signals easier movement on local roads.
77% of counties in Pennsylvania see higher average driver income among trip origins than Bedford. Bedford's median driver age is higher than 91% of counties in Pennsylvania.
The truck share sets Bedford County apart: 120% above the Pennsylvania average. Its highway truck share is also 76% above.
| Metric | Bedford County | Pennsylvania average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic | 2,829 | 5,617 | -49.6% |
| Truck % (Total Traffic) | 23.4% | 10.6% | +120.1% |
| Truck % (Highway) | 27.7% | 15.8% | +76.0% |
| Avg. Travel Time | 37.1 min | 34.6 min | +7.0% |
Against the 4 nearest areas, Bedford County runs 7.0 percentage points more truck traffic and is 28.6% less congested; it has the third busiest roads of the five. Freight passes through here that never reaches the areas around it: the truck share is high precisely because the local car traffic is not.
| Area | Average daily traffic | Truck share | Daily vehicle-miles | Average travel time | Congestion ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford County | 2,829 | 23.4% | 2,155,985 | 37.1 min | 9.6% |
| Fulton County, Pennsylvania | 1,720 | 25.3% | 1,019,697 | 34.6 min | 8.2% |
| Allegany County, Maryland | 4,465 | 13.3% | 1,830,802 | 31.9 min | 17.1% |
| Morgan County, West Virginia | 6,232 | 8.1% | 519,770 | 30.6 min | 18.7% |
| Somerset County, Pennsylvania | 2,521 | 18.9% | 1,812,700 | 34.3 min | 9.6% |
| Pennsylvania average | 5,617 | 10.6% | N/A | 34.6 min | 16.5% |
Bedford County sits in the top quarter of the Pennsylvania field on average driver age, at #7 of 67.
| Measure | Bedford County | Pennsylvania rank |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic volume (AADT) | 2,829 | #50 of 67 |
| Highway vehicle-miles per day | 1,683,233 | #24 of 64 |
| Truck share on highways | 27.7% | #8 of 64 |
| Highway trucks per day | 2,006 | #19 of 64 |
| Average travel time | 37.1 min | #13 of 67 |
| Average driver income | $63,434 | #52 of 67 |
| Average driver age | 53.4 yrs | #7 of 67 |
The two ends of this table sit far apart: #7 of 67 on average driver age, against #52 of 67 on average driver income.
The top three roads on this list in Bedford County average 20,916 vehicles a day, 7.4 times the county average of 2,829 across all its monitored roads.
Pennsylvania Turnpike tops the list with 27,639 vehicles a day, 9,859 of them trucks (35.7%). It tops the truck ranking too, with the most trucks on the list.
Pennsylvania Turnpike carries longer journeys than most roads here, with a median trip of 83.8 minutes against 37.1 county-wide.
Lincoln Highway is busy with cars rather than freight: only 8.4% of its traffic is trucks, against 23.4% county-wide.
Freight stands out on Pennsylvania Turnpike: trucks are 35.7% of the traffic there, against 23.4% county-wide.
Only named roads are listed. Some unnamed segments, such as ramps or unlabeled carriageways, may carry as much traffic as the roads shown.
Delays build on Pennsylvania Turnpike: its congestion ratio of 28% over free-flow time is well above the county's 10%.
Travel on Lincoln Highway's busiest stretch runs 24% over free-flow time, against 10% across the county, so expect slower peak hours.
US 30 carries 5.8 times the county average on its busiest stretch, where the median trip lasts 46.5 minutes.
I 70 carries through traffic: the median trip using it lasts 63.5 minutes, against 37.1 for the county.
On its busiest stretch, I 99 carries 4.5 times the county average; trucks are 18.4% of it, below the county-wide 23.4%.
Only named roads are listed. Some unnamed segments, such as ramps or unlabeled carriageways, may carry as much traffic as the roads shown.
The average monitored road in Bedford carries 2,829 vehicles per day, 50% less than the Pennsylvania average of 5,617.
Bedford's highway truck share of 27.7% is higher than 89% of counties in Pennsylvania.
Weekday traffic has two busy windows: AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM - about 71% above the daily average.
The average trip in Bedford takes 37.1 minutes, 7% longer than the Pennsylvania average of 34.6 minutes, delays at signals and congestion included.
Approximately 12% of highway traffic and 4% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Bedford County, Pennsylvania. Even highway traffic is mostly local, so these roads mainly serve residents and commuters.
Trucks make up about 23.4% of all traffic in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, rising to 27.7% on highways, where long-haul freight concentrates.
Drivers on Bedford roads have a median age of 53 years, older than the Pennsylvania average of 48, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $63,434, 29% below the Pennsylvania average.
About 27,639 vehicles per day in both directions on its busiest stretch, including 9,859 trucks (35.7%). Traffic is lower on its quieter stretches; TrafficZoom shows the count for every segment.

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