This page delivers traffic analytics for Blair County, Pennsylvania. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Blair County, Pennsylvania among 561 road miles divided in 7,683 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 386 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.
4,469
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.9 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.
13.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,974
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,469 vehicles per day in Blair County, Pennsylvania that results in 2,446,932 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈893 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 32.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Pennsylvania state averages: At 4,469 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Blair carries 20% less traffic than the state average of 5,617 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Blair accounts for about 1.1% of Pennsylvania's statewide total, at 2,446,932 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈893 million per year). At 32.9 minutes, the average travel time is 5% lower than the state level. At 17% lower than the state level, the 13.7% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Blair carries more traffic than 68% of counties in Pennsylvania. Its average travel time of 32.9 minutes is longer than 33% of counties in Pennsylvania.
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.
7,765
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
41.4 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.
18.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$67,164
A significant volume of traffic in Blair County, Pennsylvania utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,765 vehicles per day, 87% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,159 vehicles per day. That average covers 127 highway road miles divided in 661 segments (average segment length 1,012 ft), together carrying 1,099,321 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈401 million per year). 52% of counties in Pennsylvania move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 14.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 14.0%, highway truck share is 11% lower than the state average, marking Blair as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Blair's highway truck share (14.0%) is higher than 37% of counties in Pennsylvania. 24% of counties in Pennsylvania see fewer highway trucks per day than Blair's roughly 1,090.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
4,159
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.1 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.
13.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,471
The non-highway road network in Blair County, Pennsylvania supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,159 vehicles per day, 46% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,765 vehicles per day. That average covers 434 non-highway road miles divided in 7,022 segments (average segment length 327 ft), together carrying 1,347,611 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈492 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 61% lower than on highways. At 16% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 13.2% signals easier movement on local roads. Blair's overall average travel time exceeds 33% of counties in Pennsylvania. Blair's average driver income exceeds 36% of counties in Pennsylvania. The driver population here skews older than 53% of counties in Pennsylvania.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Blair County, Pennsylvania, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Blair
Pennsylvania
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,469
5,617
-20.4%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.3%
10.6%
-12.4%
Truck % (Highway)
14.0%
15.8%
-10.9%
Avg. Travel Time
32.9 min
34.6 min
-4.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,469 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Blair carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 24% of counties in Pennsylvania, at roughly 1,090 per day.
Drivers on Blair roads have a median age of 51 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $65,974 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 74% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.9 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 9.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 14.0% on highways.
Approximately 18% of highway traffic and 4% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Blair County, Pennsylvania. 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)
