This page delivers traffic analytics for Columbia County, Pennsylvania. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Columbia County, Pennsylvania among 418 road miles divided in 6,371 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 347 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.
3,390
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
15.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.0 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.
13.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$69,835
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,390 vehicles per day in Columbia County, Pennsylvania that results in 1,553,878 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈567 million 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 33.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Pennsylvania state averages: At 3,390 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Columbia carries 40% less traffic than the state average of 5,617 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 1,553,878 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈567 million per year), about 0.7% of Pennsylvania's statewide total. Journey times run 5% lower than the state level, at 33.0 minutes on average. At 20% lower than the state level, the 13.2% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 42% of counties in Pennsylvania see less traffic than Columbia's 3,390 vehicles per day. 38% of counties in Pennsylvania have a shorter average travel time than Columbia's 33.0 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.
14,325
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
27.8%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
56.4 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.
31.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$73,673
A significant volume of traffic in Columbia County, Pennsylvania utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 14,325 vehicles per day, 345% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,221 vehicles per day. That average covers 46 highway road miles divided in 97 segments (average segment length 2,498 ft), together carrying 697,978 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈255 million per year). Trucks constitute 27.8% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (27.8%) is 77% higher than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Columbia serves as a significant freight corridor. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of highway access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 90% of counties in Pennsylvania. Columbia's highway truck count is higher than 98% of counties in Pennsylvania, at roughly 3,982 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,221
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.6 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.
12.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$68,897
The non-highway road network in Columbia County, Pennsylvania supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,221 vehicles per day, 78% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 14,325 vehicles per day. That average covers 372 non-highway road miles divided in 6,274 segments (average segment length 313 ft), together carrying 855,900 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈312 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.3% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 81% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 12.9% is 18% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 38% of counties in Pennsylvania. 50% of counties in Pennsylvania see lower average driver income among trip origins than Columbia. The driver population here skews older than 27% of counties in Pennsylvania.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 4:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 77% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 6% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +8% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
February is the quietest month, with volumes -19% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Columbia County, Pennsylvania, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +8% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Columbia
Pennsylvania
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,390
5,617
-39.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
15.4%
10.6%
+44.7%
Truck % (Highway)
27.8%
15.8%
+76.5%
Avg. Travel Time
33.0 min
34.6 min
-4.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,390 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Columbia carries more highway trucks by raw volume than 98% of counties in Pennsylvania, at roughly 3,982 per day.
Traffic volumes are typically 8% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in February, averaging 2,741 vehicles per day - a 19% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 41% of highway traffic and 13% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Columbia 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.
Trucks account for approximately 15.4% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 27.8% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 33.0 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 77% 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)
