This page delivers traffic analytics for Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Delaware County, Pennsylvania among 624 road miles divided in 24,894 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 132 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.
9,482
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.7 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.
25.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.0 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$109,651
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 9,482 vehicles per day in Delaware County, Pennsylvania that results in 6,862,360 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.5 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 16 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 35.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Pennsylvania state averages: At 9,482 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Delaware carries 69% more traffic than the state average of 5,617 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Delaware accounts for about 3.1% of Pennsylvania's statewide total, at 6,862,360 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈2.5 billion per year). The average trip takes 35.7 minutes, 3% higher than the state level. Congestion runs 52% higher than the state level, at a ratio of 25.2% - more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. Delaware carries more traffic than 97% of counties in Pennsylvania. 79% of counties in Pennsylvania have a shorter average travel time than Delaware's 35.7 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.
19,452
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
40.3 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.
37.1%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.6 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$120,324
A significant volume of traffic in Delaware County, Pennsylvania utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 19,452 vehicles per day, 129% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 8,492 vehicles per day. That average covers 138 highway road miles divided in 2,248 segments (average segment length 323 ft), together carrying 3,419,991 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.2 billion per year). That is more highway travel volume than 86% of counties in Pennsylvania. Trucks constitute 7.6% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (7.6%) is 52% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Delaware serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. At 7.6%, Delaware's highway truck concentration is the lowest in Pennsylvania. 51% of counties in Pennsylvania see fewer highway trucks per day than Delaware's roughly 1,471.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
8,492
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
35.3 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.
24.0%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.4 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$104,675
The non-highway road network in Delaware County, Pennsylvania supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 8,492 vehicles per day, 56% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 19,452 vehicles per day. That average covers 486 non-highway road miles divided in 22,646 segments (average segment length 113 ft), together carrying 3,442,370 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.3 billion per year). Trucks constitute 4.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 36% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (24.0%) runs 53% higher than the state average, pointing to slower local traffic flow. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 79% of counties in Pennsylvania. Delaware's average driver income exceeds 95% of counties in Pennsylvania. 6% of counties in Pennsylvania have a younger driver population than Delaware.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Delaware County, Pennsylvania, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Average
Difference
Traffic
9,482
5,617
+68.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.2%
10.6%
-41.6%
Truck % (Highway)
7.6%
15.8%
-52.0%
Avg. Travel Time
35.7 min
34.6 min
+3.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 9,482 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Delaware has the lowest highway truck share of any county in Pennsylvania, at 7.6%.
Approximately 21% of highway traffic and 5% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Delaware 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.
The average travel time for drivers is 35.7 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 62% above the daily average.
Drivers on Delaware roads have a median age of 47 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $109,651 - 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)
