This page delivers traffic analytics for Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Cumberland County, Pennsylvania among 715 road miles divided in 19,298 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 196 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.
6,235
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
17.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
34.3 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.
17.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$94,943
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,235 vehicles per day in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania that results in 6,240,727 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.3 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 34.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Pennsylvania state averages: Cumberland's average daily traffic volume is 11% higher than the state average - 6,235 vehicles per day against 5,617 - suggesting more traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 6,240,727 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.3 billion per year), roughly 2.8% of Pennsylvania's statewide total. The average trip takes 34.3 minutes, on par with the state level. The congestion ratio of 17.0% is 3% higher, pointing to more pronounced congestion than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Cumberland's 6,235 vehicles per day outpaces 91% of counties in Pennsylvania. Its average travel time of 34.3 minutes is longer than 64% of counties in Pennsylvania.
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.
14,873
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
23.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
44.8 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.
30.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$93,107
A significant volume of traffic in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 14,873 vehicles per day, 164% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,629 vehicles per day. That average covers 219 highway road miles divided in 1,265 segments (average segment length 914 ft), together carrying 3,979,545 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.5 billion per year). By highway travel volume, Cumberland outranks 89% of counties in Pennsylvania. Trucks constitute 23.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 23.9%, highway truck share is 51% higher than the state average, marking Cumberland as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. 79% of counties in Pennsylvania see a lower highway truck share than Cumberland's 23.9%. Cumberland also moves the highest raw count of highway trucks in Pennsylvania, at roughly 4,338 per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,629
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.6 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.
16.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$96,703
The non-highway road network in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,629 vehicles per day, 62% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 14,873 vehicles per day. That average covers 496 non-highway road miles divided in 18,033 segments (average segment length 145 ft), together carrying 2,261,182 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈825 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.6% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 77% lower than on highways. At 2% higher than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 16.0% signals more friction on local roads. 64% of counties in Pennsylvania see shorter overall travel times than Cumberland. Trip origins here have higher average income than 91% of counties in Pennsylvania. Cumberland's median driver age is higher than 18% of counties in Pennsylvania.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 67% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 34% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +16% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -26% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +16% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Cumberland
Pennsylvania
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,235
5,617
+11.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
17.2%
10.6%
+62.0%
Truck % (Highway)
23.9%
15.8%
+51.5%
Avg. Travel Time
34.3 min
34.6 min
-0.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 6,235 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Cumberland carries the highest raw volume of highway trucks of any county in Pennsylvania, at roughly 4,338 trucks per day.
The average travel time for drivers is 34.3 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 67% above the daily average.
Drivers on Cumberland roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $94,943 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Trucks account for approximately 17.2% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 23.9% on highways.
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)
