This page delivers traffic analytics for Dallas County, Alabama. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Dallas County, Alabama among 338 road miles divided in 3,103 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 575 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.
3,049
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.3 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.
9.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$41,018
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,049 vehicles per day in Dallas County, Alabama that results in 772,455 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈282 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 10 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 33.3 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Alabama state averages: At 3,049 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Dallas carries 49% 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 772,455 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈282 million per year), roughly 0.5% of Alabama's statewide total. Journey times run 5% higher than the state level, at 33.3 minutes on average. Congestion runs 42% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 9.0% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Dallas's 3,049 vehicles per day outpaces 44% of counties in Alabama. Its average travel time of 33.3 minutes is longer than 62% 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.
5,408
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
14.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
37.1 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.
11.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$39,871
A significant volume of traffic in Dallas County, Alabama utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 5,408 vehicles per day, 109% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,584 vehicles per day. That average covers 76 highway road miles divided in 511 segments (average segment length 783 ft), together carrying 287,940 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈105 million per year). Trucks constitute 14.1% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 5% lower than the state average, at 14.1% - positioning Dallas as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. 49% of counties in Alabama see a lower highway truck share than Dallas's 14.1%. By raw truck volume, Dallas carries more highway trucks than 12% 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.
2,584
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.0%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.5 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.
8.5%
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.
$41,503
The non-highway road network in Dallas County, Alabama supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,584 vehicles per day, 52% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 5,408 vehicles per day. That average covers 262 non-highway road miles divided in 2,592 segments (average segment length 534 ft), together carrying 484,515 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈177 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.0% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 43% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 8.5% is 42% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 62% of counties in Alabama. Trip origins here have higher average income than 3% of counties in Alabama. 68% of counties in Alabama have a younger driver population than Dallas.
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 64% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 24% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
April–June is the high season, with volumes +3% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -7% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Dallas County, Alabama, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +3% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Dallas
Alabama
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,049
5,932
-48.6%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.3%
10.6%
-3.3%
Truck % (Highway)
14.1%
14.8%
-5.0%
Avg. Travel Time
33.3 min
31.8 min
+4.6%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,049 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Trip origins in Dallas have higher average income than 3% of counties in Alabama.
Traffic volumes are typically 3% higher during April–June. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 2,823 vehicles per day - a 7% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 9% of highway traffic and 3% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Dallas 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 6:00 PM in the evening - about 64% above the daily average.
Drivers on Dallas roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $41,018 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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)
