This page delivers traffic analytics for Buckingham County, Virginia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Buckingham County, Virginia among 261 road miles divided in 3,174 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 434 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.
1,253
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.9 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.
8.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$59,799
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 1,253 vehicles per day in Buckingham County, Virginia that results in 264,724 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈96.6 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 34.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Virginia state averages: Buckingham's average daily traffic volume is 77% lower than the state average - 1,253 vehicles per day against 5,349 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 264,724 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈96.6 million per year), roughly 0.1% of Virginia's statewide total. The average trip takes 34.9 minutes, 10% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 47% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 8.8% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 6% of counties in Virginia see less traffic than Buckingham's 1,253 vehicles per day. 80% of counties in Virginia have a shorter average travel time than Buckingham's 34.9 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.
2,616
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.2 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.
8.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$59,596
A significant volume of traffic in Buckingham County, Virginia utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 2,616 vehicles per day, 240% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 769 vehicles per day. That average covers 64 highway road miles divided in 832 segments (average segment length 408 ft), together carrying 152,367 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈55.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.5% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 11.5%, highway truck share is 12% lower than the state average, marking Buckingham as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Buckingham's highway truck share (11.5%) is higher than 52% of counties in Virginia. By raw truck volume, Buckingham carries more highway trucks than 6% 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.
769
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.1 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,080
The non-highway road network in Buckingham County, Virginia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 769 vehicles per day, 71% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 2,616 vehicles per day. That average covers 196 non-highway road miles divided in 2,342 segments (average segment length 443 ft), together carrying 112,357 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈41.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 21% fewer trucks by share. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 80% of counties in Virginia. Trip origins here have higher average income than 20% of counties in Virginia. Buckingham's median driver age is higher than 57% of counties in Virginia.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Buckingham County, Virginia, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Buckingham
Virginia
Average
Difference
Traffic
1,253
5,349
-76.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.5%
9.6%
+9.3%
Truck % (Highway)
11.5%
13.1%
-12.1%
Avg. Travel Time
34.9 min
31.7 min
+10.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 1,253 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Buckingham's average travel time of 34.9 minutes is longer than 80% of counties in Virginia.
Trucks account for approximately 10.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.5% on highways.
Drivers on Buckingham roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $59,799 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 12% of highway traffic and 4% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Buckingham County, Virginia. 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)
