This page delivers traffic analytics for Clarke County, Alabama. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Clarke County, Alabama among 272 road miles divided in 2,645 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 544 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.
3,349
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.
29.4 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.
8.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$56,946
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,349 vehicles per day in Clarke County, Alabama that results in 663,440 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈242 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 29.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Alabama state averages: Clarke's average daily traffic volume is 44% lower than the state average - 3,349 vehicles per day against 5,932 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 663,440 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈242 million per year), about 0.5% of Alabama's statewide total. Journey times run 8% lower than the state level, at 29.4 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 8.7% is 44% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 52% of counties in Alabama see less traffic than Clarke's 3,349 vehicles per day. On travel time, Clarke runs longer than 2% 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.
6,895
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.3 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.
12.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$57,518
A significant volume of traffic in Clarke County, Alabama utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,895 vehicles per day, 315% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,664 vehicles per day. That average covers 94 highway road miles divided in 852 segments (average segment length 582 ft), together carrying 455,024 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈166 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (11.8%) is 20% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Clarke serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 25% of counties in Alabama. 15% of counties in Alabama see fewer highway trucks per day than Clarke's roughly 815.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,664
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
28.1 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.
7.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$55,705
The non-highway road network in Clarke County, Alabama supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,664 vehicles per day, 76% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,895 vehicles per day. That average covers 178 non-highway road miles divided in 1,793 segments (average segment length 525 ft), together carrying 208,416 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈76.1 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 31% lower than the highway network. Non-highway congestion (7.0%) runs 52% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. Clarke's overall average travel time exceeds 2% of counties in Alabama. Trip origins here have higher average income than 44% of counties in Alabama. 82% of counties in Alabama have a younger driver population than Clarke.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 70% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 32% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
August–October is the high season, with volumes +2% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
December is the quietest month, with volumes -4% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Clarke County, Alabama, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +2% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Clarke
Alabama
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,349
5,932
-43.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.7%
10.6%
+0.4%
Truck % (Highway)
11.8%
14.8%
-20.2%
Avg. Travel Time
29.4 min
31.8 min
-7.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,349 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Clarke's highway truck share of 11.8% is higher than 25% of counties in Alabama.
Trucks account for approximately 10.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.8% on highways.
Drivers on Clarke roads have a median age of 50 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $56,946 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 16% of highway traffic and 8% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Clarke 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 70% 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)
