This page delivers traffic analytics for Chilton County, Alabama. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Chilton County, Alabama among 374 road miles divided in 3,437 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 574 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.
3,620
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
13.9%
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.
10.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,909
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,620 vehicles per day in Chilton County, Alabama that results in 2,299,106 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈839 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 33.2 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Alabama state averages: At 3,620 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Chilton carries 39% less traffic than the state average of 5,932 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Chilton accounts for about 1.6% of Alabama's statewide total, at 2,299,106 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈839 million per year). Journey times run 4% higher than the state level, at 33.2 minutes on average. At 33% lower than the state level, the 10.4% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Chilton's 3,620 vehicles per day outpaces 56% of counties in Alabama. On travel time, Chilton runs longer than 59% of counties in Alabama.
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.
6,176
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
16.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
55.4 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.
14.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
45.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,870
A significant volume of traffic in Chilton County, Alabama utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,176 vehicles per day, 79% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,454 vehicles per day. That average covers 99 highway road miles divided in 209 segments (average segment length 2,494 ft), together carrying 1,623,989 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈593 million per year). 83% of counties in Alabama move less traffic on their highways. Trucks constitute 16.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 13% higher than the state average, at 16.8% - positioning Chilton as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. Chilton's highway truck share (16.8%) is higher than 64% of counties in Alabama. By raw truck volume, Chilton carries more highway trucks than 86% of counties in Alabama.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,454
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.0%
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.
10.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,108
The non-highway road network in Chilton County, Alabama supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,454 vehicles per day, 44% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,176 vehicles per day. That average covers 275 non-highway road miles divided in 3,228 segments (average segment length 450 ft), together carrying 675,117 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈246 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 58% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (10.2%) runs 31% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 59% of counties in Alabama. Chilton's average driver income exceeds 83% of counties in Alabama. 24% of counties in Alabama have a younger driver population than Chilton.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Chilton County, Alabama, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Chilton
Alabama
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,620
5,932
-39.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
13.9%
10.6%
+30.8%
Truck % (Highway)
16.8%
14.8%
+13.2%
Avg. Travel Time
33.2 min
31.8 min
+4.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,620 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Chilton carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 86% of counties in Alabama, at roughly 1,036 per day.
Trucks account for approximately 13.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 16.8% on highways.
Approximately 52% of highway traffic and 11% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Chilton County, Alabama. This indicates that a portion of highway traffic is regional pass-through, while local roads are more representative of resident and commuter activity.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 72% 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)
