This page delivers traffic analytics for Buchanan County, Virginia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Buchanan County, Virginia among 114 road miles divided in 1,143 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 526 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.
1,374
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.3 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$47,627
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,374 vehicles per day in Buchanan County, Virginia that results in 141,262 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈51.6 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 28.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Virginia state averages: Buchanan sees 74% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (1,374 vehicles per day against 5,349), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 141,262 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈51.6 million per year), roughly 0.1% of Virginia's statewide total. The average trip takes 28.3 minutes, 11% lower than the state level. By volume, Buchanan's 1,374 vehicles per day outpaces 8% of counties in Virginia. Its average travel time of 28.3 minutes is longer than 6% of counties in Virginia.
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.
2,236
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
27.5 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$48,404
A significant volume of traffic in Buchanan County, Virginia utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 2,236 vehicles per day, 114% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,043 vehicles per day. That average covers 44 highway road miles divided in 317 segments (average segment length 741 ft), together carrying 82,195 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈30.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 28% lower than the state average, at 9.4% - positioning Buchanan as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Buchanan's highway truck share (9.4%) is higher than 29% of counties in Virginia. By raw truck volume, Buchanan carries more highway trucks than 2% of counties in Virginia.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,043
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.6 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$46,714
The non-highway road network in Buchanan County, Virginia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,043 vehicles per day, 53% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 2,236 vehicles per day. That average covers 69 non-highway road miles divided in 826 segments (average segment length 444 ft), together carrying 59,067 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈21.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 6% lower than the highway network. Buchanan's overall average travel time exceeds 6% of counties in Virginia. Buchanan's average driver income exceeds 2% of counties in Virginia. 84% of counties in Virginia have a younger driver population than Buchanan.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Buchanan County, Virginia, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Buchanan
Virginia
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,374
5,349
-74.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.2%
9.6%
-4.4%
Truck % (Highway)
9.4%
13.1%
-28.2%
Avg. Travel Time
28.3 min
31.7 min
-10.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,374 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Buchanan carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 2% of counties in Virginia, at roughly 210 per day.
The average travel time for drivers is 28.3 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Buchanan roads have a median age of 52 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $47,627 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 3% of highway traffic and 4% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Buchanan County, Virginia.
Trucks account for approximately 9.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 9.4% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 74% above the daily average.
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)
