This page delivers traffic analytics for Butler County, Alabama. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Butler County, Alabama among 329 road miles divided in 2,501 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 695 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.
2,876
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
16.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.0 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.
9.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$54,315
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,876 vehicles per day in Butler County, Alabama that results in 1,399,184 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈511 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 6 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 34.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Alabama state averages: Butler sees 52% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,876 vehicles per day against 5,932), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Butler accounts for about 1.0% of Alabama's statewide total, at 1,399,184 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈511 million per year). At 34.0 minutes, the average travel time is 7% higher than the state level. The congestion ratio of 9.4% is 39% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 41% of counties in Alabama see less traffic than Butler's 2,876 vehicles per day. On travel time, Butler runs longer than 70% of counties in Alabama.
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.
12,443
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
19.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
68.8 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.
25.1%
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.
$57,635
A significant volume of traffic in Butler County, Alabama utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 12,443 vehicles per day, 373% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,633 vehicles per day. That average covers 71 highway road miles divided in 62 segments (average segment length 6,068 ft), together carrying 1,029,941 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈376 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 68% of counties in Alabama. Trucks constitute 19.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 32% higher than the state average, at 19.6% - positioning Butler as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Butler's highway truck share (19.6%) is higher than 81% of counties in Alabama. Butler's highway truck count is higher than 90% of counties in Alabama, at roughly 2,436 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,633
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.1 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.
9.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$52,009
The non-highway road network in Butler County, Alabama supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,633 vehicles per day, 79% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 12,443 vehicles per day. That average covers 258 non-highway road miles divided in 2,439 segments (average segment length 558 ft), together carrying 369,243 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈135 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 55% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (9.0%) runs 39% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 70% of counties in Alabama. 26% of counties in Alabama see lower average driver income among trip origins than Butler. Butler's median driver age is higher than 83% of counties in Alabama.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Butler County, Alabama, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Butler
Alabama
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,876
5,932
-51.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
16.7%
10.6%
+57.3%
Truck % (Highway)
19.6%
14.8%
+32.2%
Avg. Travel Time
34.0 min
31.8 min
+6.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,876 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Butler's average travel time of 34.0 minutes is longer than 70% of counties in Alabama.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM in the evening - about 69% above the daily average.
Approximately 57% of highway traffic and 11% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Butler County, Alabama. 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 16.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 19.6% on highways.
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)
