This page delivers traffic analytics for Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Bucks County, Pennsylvania among 1,304 road miles divided in 41,440 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 166 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.
7,303
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.4%
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.
20.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$122,832
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 7,303 vehicles per day in Bucks County, Pennsylvania that results in 10,013,199 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.7 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 16 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: Bucks's average daily traffic volume is 30% higher than the state average - 7,303 vehicles per day against 5,617 - suggesting more traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Bucks accounts for about 4.6% of Pennsylvania's statewide total, at 10,013,199 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈3.7 billion per year). At 32.9 minutes, the average travel time is 5% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 20.1% is 22% higher, pointing to more pronounced congestion than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Bucks's 7,303 vehicles per day outpaces 95% of counties in Pennsylvania. Its average travel time of 32.9 minutes is longer than 30% 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.
16,254
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
38.1 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.
32.9%
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.
$118,229
A significant volume of traffic in Bucks County, Pennsylvania utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 16,254 vehicles per day, 144% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 6,656 vehicles per day. That average covers 233 highway road miles divided in 2,796 segments (average segment length 439 ft), together carrying 4,018,159 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.5 billion per year). By highway travel volume, Bucks outranks 90% of counties in Pennsylvania. Trucks constitute 8.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (8.6%) is 46% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Bucks serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 3% of counties in Pennsylvania see a lower highway truck share than Bucks's 8.6%. 30% of counties in Pennsylvania see fewer highway trucks per day than Bucks's roughly 1,390.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
6,656
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.5 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.
19.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$124,490
The non-highway road network in Bucks County, Pennsylvania supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 6,656 vehicles per day, 59% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 16,254 vehicles per day. That average covers 1,071 non-highway road miles divided in 38,644 segments (average segment length 146 ft), together carrying 5,995,040 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.2 billion per year). Trucks constitute 4.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 43% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (19.2%) runs 22% higher than the state average, pointing to slower local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 30% of counties in Pennsylvania. 97% of counties in Pennsylvania see lower average driver income among trip origins than Bucks. 41% of counties in Pennsylvania have a younger driver population than Bucks.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 75% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 17% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +4% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -9% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Bucks County, Pennsylvania, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +4% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Bucks
Pennsylvania
Average
Difference
Traffic
7,303
5,617
+30.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.4%
10.6%
-40.1%
Truck % (Highway)
8.6%
15.8%
-45.7%
Avg. Travel Time
32.9 min
34.6 min
-5.1%
How Bucks County compares
Bucks County against nearby areas
Nothing in this table sets Bucks County sharply apart from the 4 areas nearest to it, though it has the fourth busiest roads of the five.
Bucks County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Pennsylvania average for scale.
On average driver income, Bucks County is among the three highest county-level areas in Pennsylvania.
Where Bucks County sits among Pennsylvania's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
Measure
Bucks County
Pennsylvania rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
7,303
#4 of 67
Highway vehicle-miles per day
4,018,159
#7 of 64
Truck share on highways
8.6%
#62 of 64
Highway trucks per day
1,390
#45 of 64
Average travel time
32.9 min
#47 of 67
Average driver income
$122,832
#3 of 67
Average driver age
49.6 yrs
#40 of 67
Bucks County ranks #7 of 64 on highway travel volume but #62 of 64 on truck share on highways. It carries some of the heaviest highway traffic in Pennsylvania, but very little of it is freight - this is commuter and local car volume, not through-trucking.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 7,303 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Bucks's average travel time of 32.9 minutes is longer than 30% of counties in Pennsylvania.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.9 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Bucks roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $122,832 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 20% of highway traffic and 8% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Bucks 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.
Trucks account for approximately 6.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 8.6% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 75% above the daily average.
Traffic volumes are typically 4% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 6,676 vehicles per day - a 9% decrease from the annual 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)
