This page delivers traffic analytics for Dale County, Alabama. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Dale County, Alabama among 362 road miles divided in 3,933 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 486 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.
4,144
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.9%
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.
12.3%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,290
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 4,144 vehicles per day in Dale County, Alabama that results in 1,267,677 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈463 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 11 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Alabama state averages: At 4,144 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Dale carries 30% less traffic than the state average of 5,932 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 1,267,677 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈463 million per year), roughly 0.9% of Alabama's statewide total. The average trip takes 32.3 minutes, 1% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 21% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 12.3% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Dale carries more traffic than 62% of counties in Alabama. 42% of counties in Alabama have a shorter average travel time than Dale's 32.3 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.
9,352
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.
41.5 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.
20.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$60,991
A significant volume of traffic in Dale County, Alabama utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 9,352 vehicles per day, 230% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,837 vehicles per day. That average covers 77 highway road miles divided in 789 segments (average segment length 519 ft), together carrying 707,807 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈258 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 10.7%, highway truck share is 28% lower than the state average, marking Dale as a primarily local traffic hub - underscoring the importance of local access for logistics operators. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 14% of counties in Alabama. Dale's highway truck count is higher than 44% of counties in Alabama, at roughly 1,000 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,837
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
30.0 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.
10.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$61,581
The non-highway road network in Dale County, Alabama supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,837 vehicles per day, 70% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 9,352 vehicles per day. That average covers 285 non-highway road miles divided in 3,144 segments (average segment length 478 ft), together carrying 559,871 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈204 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 37% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 10.2% is 31% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. 42% of counties in Alabama see shorter overall travel times than Dale. 58% of counties in Alabama see lower average driver income among trip origins than Dale. 29% of counties in Alabama have a younger driver population than Dale.
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 69% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 21% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
March–May is the high season, with volumes +6% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -7% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Dale County, Alabama, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +6% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Dale
Alabama
Average
Difference
Traffic
4,144
5,932
-30.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
8.9%
10.6%
-15.9%
Truck % (Highway)
10.7%
14.8%
-27.8%
Avg. Travel Time
32.3 min
31.8 min
+1.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 4,144 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Dale skews older than 29% of counties in Alabama.
Trucks account for approximately 8.9% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 10.7% on highways.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.3 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Dale roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $61,290 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 42% of highway traffic and 22% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Dale 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.
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)
