This page delivers traffic analytics for Butler County, Pennsylvania. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Butler County, Pennsylvania among 687 road miles divided in 15,887 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 228 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.
5,782
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.7 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.
15.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$93,909
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 5,782 vehicles per day in Butler County, Pennsylvania that results in 3,962,335 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.4 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 12 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Pennsylvania state averages: At 5,782 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Butler carries 3% more traffic than the state average of 5,617 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Butler accounts for about 1.8% of Pennsylvania's statewide total, at 3,962,335 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.4 billion per year). The average trip takes 32.7 minutes, 6% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 15.4% is 7% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 85% of counties in Pennsylvania see less traffic than Butler's 5,782 vehicles per day. On travel time, Butler runs longer than 27% 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.
15,619
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.8 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.
25.8%
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.
$95,799
A significant volume of traffic in Butler County, Pennsylvania utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 15,619 vehicles per day, 206% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,110 vehicles per day. That average covers 132 highway road miles divided in 1,016 segments (average segment length 686 ft), together carrying 1,709,341 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈624 million per year). By highway travel volume, Butler outranks 65% of counties in Pennsylvania. Trucks constitute 11.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (11.6%) is 26% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Butler serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 22% of counties in Pennsylvania. By raw truck volume, Butler carries more highway trucks than 33% of counties in Pennsylvania.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,110
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.9%
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.
14.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$93,106
The non-highway road network in Butler County, Pennsylvania supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,110 vehicles per day, 67% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 15,619 vehicles per day. That average covers 555 non-highway road miles divided in 14,871 segments (average segment length 197 ft), together carrying 2,252,994 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈822 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 49% lower than on highways. At 7% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 14.7% signals easier movement on local roads. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 27% of counties in Pennsylvania. Butler's average driver income exceeds 89% of counties in Pennsylvania. 50% of counties in Pennsylvania have a younger driver population than Butler.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 83% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 1% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +13% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -22% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Butler County, Pennsylvania, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +13% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Butler
Pennsylvania
Average
Difference
Traffic
5,782
5,617
+2.9%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.4%
10.6%
-21.4%
Truck % (Highway)
11.6%
15.8%
-26.2%
Avg. Travel Time
32.7 min
34.6 min
-5.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 5,782 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Butler's average travel time of 32.7 minutes is longer than 27% of counties in Pennsylvania.
Traffic volumes are typically 13% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 4,521 vehicles per day - a 22% decrease from the annual average.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 83% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 8.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.6% on highways.
Drivers on Butler roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $93,909 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
