Chesterfield County, South Carolina Traffic Counts
This page delivers traffic analytics for Chesterfield County, South Carolina. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Chesterfield County, South Carolina among 536 road miles divided in 4,794 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 590 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.
2,616
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.7%
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.
7.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$51,382
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,616 vehicles per day in Chesterfield County, South Carolina that results in 1,092,835 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈399 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 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 South Carolina state averages: Chesterfield sees 63% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,616 vehicles per day against 7,040), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 1,092,835 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈399 million per year), about 0.7% of South Carolina's statewide total. The average trip takes 33.2 minutes, on par with the state level. The congestion ratio of 7.0% is 62% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Chesterfield carries more traffic than 24% of counties in South Carolina. Its average travel time of 33.2 minutes is longer than 38% of counties in South Carolina.
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.
6,100
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.1 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.
12.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$50,156
A significant volume of traffic in Chesterfield County, South Carolina utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,100 vehicles per day, 362% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,320 vehicles per day. That average covers 132 highway road miles divided in 1,299 segments (average segment length 536 ft), together carrying 670,402 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈245 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.0% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 11.0%, highway truck share is 19% lower than the state average, marking Chesterfield as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 21% of counties in South Carolina. 12% of counties in South Carolina see fewer highway trucks per day than Chesterfield's roughly 673.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,320
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.6%
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.
4.9%
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.
$53,435
The non-highway road network in Chesterfield County, South Carolina supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,320 vehicles per day, 78% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,100 vehicles per day. That average covers 404 non-highway road miles divided in 3,495 segments (average segment length 610 ft), together carrying 422,433 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈154 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 31% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 4.9% is 71% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Chesterfield's overall average travel time exceeds 38% of counties in South Carolina. 20% of counties in South Carolina see lower average driver income among trip origins than Chesterfield. Chesterfield's median driver age is higher than 78% of counties in South Carolina.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Chesterfield County, South Carolina, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Chesterfield
South Carolina
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,616
7,040
-62.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.7%
9.5%
+2.1%
Truck % (Highway)
11.0%
13.7%
-19.4%
Avg. Travel Time
33.2 min
33.3 min
-0.2%
How Chesterfield County compares
Chesterfield County against nearby areas
Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Chesterfield County is 32.4% less congested and sees 21.1% shorter typical trips; it has the quietest roads of the five. It is the quiet one of the group - below the areas around it on volume, total travel and trip length alike.
Chesterfield County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the South Carolina average for scale.
Highway truck volume places Chesterfield County #38 of 43 in South Carolina - the bottom quarter of the state.
Where Chesterfield County sits among South Carolina's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
Measure
Chesterfield County
South Carolina rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
2,616
#35 of 46
Highway vehicle-miles per day
670,402
#33 of 43
Truck share on highways
11.0%
#34 of 43
Highway trucks per day
673
#38 of 43
Average travel time
33.2 min
#29 of 46
Average driver income
$51,382
#37 of 46
Average driver age
49.6 yrs
#11 of 46
Chesterfield County ranks #11 of 46 on average driver age but #38 of 43 on highway truck volume - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,616 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Chesterfield carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 12% of counties in South Carolina, at roughly 673 per day.
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 74% above the daily average.
Approximately 10% of highway traffic and 5% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Chesterfield County, South Carolina. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Drivers on Chesterfield roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $51,382 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 9.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.0% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.2 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
