This page delivers traffic analytics for Cambria County, Pennsylvania. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Cambria County, Pennsylvania among 628 road miles divided in 7,521 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 441 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.
3,635
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.8 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.
10.4%
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.
$63,430
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,635 vehicles per day in Cambria County, Pennsylvania that results in 2,043,250 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈746 million 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 31.8 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Pennsylvania state averages: Cambria's average daily traffic volume is 35% lower than the state average - 3,635 vehicles per day against 5,617 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Cambria accounts for about 0.9% of Pennsylvania's statewide total, at 2,043,250 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈746 million per year). The average trip takes 31.8 minutes, 8% lower than the state level. At 37% lower than the state level, the 10.4% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 52% of counties in Pennsylvania see less traffic than Cambria's 3,635 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 31.8 minutes is longer than 15% 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.
6,747
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
40.5 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.
16.6%
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.
$62,671
A significant volume of traffic in Cambria County, Pennsylvania utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,747 vehicles per day, 114% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,155 vehicles per day. That average covers 146 highway road miles divided in 1,004 segments (average segment length 768 ft), together carrying 972,983 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈355 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 10.7%, highway truck share is 32% lower than the state average, marking Cambria as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. Cambria's highway truck share (10.7%) is higher than 16% of counties in Pennsylvania. By raw truck volume, Cambria carries more highway trucks than 13% 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.
3,155
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.
30.5 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.
9.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
52.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$63,950
The non-highway road network in Cambria County, Pennsylvania supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,155 vehicles per day, 53% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,747 vehicles per day. That average covers 482 non-highway road miles divided in 6,517 segments (average segment length 390 ft), together carrying 1,070,266 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈391 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 45% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (9.5%) runs 40% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 15% of counties in Pennsylvania see shorter overall travel times than Cambria. Trip origins here have higher average income than 21% of counties in Pennsylvania. The driver population here skews older than 74% of counties in Pennsylvania.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Cambria County, Pennsylvania, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Cambria
Pennsylvania
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,635
5,617
-35.3%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.2%
10.6%
-22.7%
Truck % (Highway)
10.7%
15.8%
-31.8%
Avg. Travel Time
31.8 min
34.6 min
-8.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,635 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Cambria's average travel time of 31.8 minutes is longer than 15% of counties in Pennsylvania.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.8 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 8.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.7% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 67% 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)
