This page delivers traffic analytics for Carbon County, Pennsylvania. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Carbon County, Pennsylvania among 339 road miles divided in 4,969 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 360 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.
3,469
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.6 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.
9.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$73,379
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,469 vehicles per day in Carbon County, Pennsylvania that results in 1,488,496 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈543 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 7 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Pennsylvania state averages: Carbon sees 38% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (3,469 vehicles per day against 5,617), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,488,496 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈543 million per year), roughly 0.7% of Pennsylvania's statewide total. The average trip takes 33.6 minutes, 3% lower than the state level. At 40% lower than the state level, the 9.9% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 47% of counties in Pennsylvania see less traffic than Carbon's 3,469 vehicles per day. On travel time, Carbon runs longer than 51% 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.
7,774
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
20.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
50.5 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.
18.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$77,223
A significant volume of traffic in Carbon County, Pennsylvania utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 7,774 vehicles per day, 139% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,250 vehicles per day. That average covers 93 highway road miles divided in 241 segments (average segment length 2,033 ft), together carrying 778,542 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈284 million per year). Trucks constitute 20.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 20.6%, highway truck share is 31% higher than the state average, marking Carbon as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. 63% of counties in Pennsylvania see a lower highway truck share than Carbon's 20.6%. By raw truck volume, Carbon carries more highway trucks than 43% 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.
3,250
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.8%
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.
9.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
51.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$71,509
The non-highway road network in Carbon County, Pennsylvania supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,250 vehicles per day, 58% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 7,774 vehicles per day. That average covers 246 non-highway road miles divided in 4,728 segments (average segment length 275 ft), together carrying 709,954 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈259 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.8% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 72% fewer trucks by share. Non-highway congestion (9.4%) runs 40% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 51% of counties in Pennsylvania see shorter overall travel times than Carbon. Trip origins here have higher average income than 59% of counties in Pennsylvania. 68% of counties in Pennsylvania have a younger driver population than Carbon.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Carbon County, Pennsylvania, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Carbon
Pennsylvania
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,469
5,617
-38.2%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
13.5%
10.6%
+27.1%
Truck % (Highway)
20.6%
15.8%
+30.6%
Avg. Travel Time
33.6 min
34.6 min
-2.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,469 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Carbon skews older than 68% of counties in Pennsylvania.
Trucks account for approximately 13.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 20.6% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.6 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Approximately 26% of highway traffic and 13% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Carbon 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.
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)
