This page delivers traffic analytics for Centre County, Pennsylvania. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Centre County, Pennsylvania among 708 road miles divided in 8,991 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 416 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.
4,973
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.2 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.
16.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
36.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$77,416
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,973 vehicles per day in Centre County, Pennsylvania that results in 3,234,309 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.2 billion 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 33.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Pennsylvania state averages: Centre's average daily traffic volume is 11% lower than the state average - 4,973 vehicles per day against 5,617 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 3,234,309 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.2 billion per year), roughly 1.5% of Pennsylvania's statewide total. Journey times run 4% lower than the state level, at 33.2 minutes on average. Congestion runs 3% higher than the state level, at a ratio of 16.9% - more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Centre carries more traffic than 74% of counties in Pennsylvania. 42% of counties in Pennsylvania have a shorter average travel time than Centre's 33.2 minutes.
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.
10,297
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
23.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
47.4 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.
26.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
41.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$76,628
A significant volume of traffic in Centre County, Pennsylvania utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 10,297 vehicles per day, 127% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 4,545 vehicles per day. That average covers 174 highway road miles divided in 668 segments (average segment length 1,374 ft), together carrying 1,720,127 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈628 million per year). By highway travel volume, Centre outranks 68% of counties in Pennsylvania. Trucks constitute 23.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 50% higher than the state average, at 23.6% - positioning Centre as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 78% of counties in Pennsylvania. By raw truck volume, Centre carries more highway trucks than 68% 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.
4,545
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.1 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.
16.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
35.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$77,859
The non-highway road network in Centre County, Pennsylvania supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 4,545 vehicles per day, 56% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 10,297 vehicles per day. That average covers 534 non-highway road miles divided in 8,323 segments (average segment length 339 ft), together carrying 1,514,182 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈553 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 72% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 16.2% is 3% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. Centre's overall average travel time exceeds 42% of counties in Pennsylvania. 65% of counties in Pennsylvania see lower average driver income among trip origins than Centre. Centre has the lowest median driver age in Pennsylvania - 37 years.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Centre County, Pennsylvania, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Centre
Pennsylvania
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,973
5,617
-11.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
15.6%
10.6%
+46.2%
Truck % (Highway)
23.6%
15.8%
+49.6%
Avg. Travel Time
33.2 min
34.6 min
-4.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,973 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - at a median of 37 years, Centre has the lowest driver age of any county in Pennsylvania.
Trucks account for approximately 15.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 23.6% on highways.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 68% above the daily average.
Drivers on Centre roads have a median age of 37 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $77,416 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 29% of highway traffic and 3% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Centre 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)
