This page delivers traffic analytics for Edgefield County, South Carolina. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Edgefield County, South Carolina among 281 road miles divided in 2,603 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 570 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.
2,572
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.9 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.
8.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$74,754
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,572 vehicles per day in Edgefield County, South Carolina that results in 595,195 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈217 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 13 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.9 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the South Carolina state averages: Edgefield sees 63% lower average daily traffic volume than the state average (2,572 vehicles per day against 7,040), suggesting less demand on each road - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 595,195 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈217 million per year), roughly 0.4% of South Carolina's statewide total. The average trip takes 32.9 minutes, 1% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 51% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 8.9% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Edgefield's 2,572 vehicles per day outpaces 22% of counties in South Carolina. On travel time, Edgefield runs longer than 29% of counties in South Carolina.
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.
6,468
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
12.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
39.1 min
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$91,664
A significant volume of traffic in Edgefield County, South Carolina utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 6,468 vehicles per day, 152% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 2,567 vehicles per day. That average covers 1 highway road miles divided in 3 segments (average segment length 1,074 ft), together carrying 3,954 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.4 million per year). Trucks constitute 12.3% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (12.3%) is 10% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Edgefield serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 38% of counties in South Carolina. Edgefield's highway truck count is higher than 19% of counties in South Carolina, at roughly 794 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
2,567
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.9 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.
8.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
47.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$74,720
The non-highway road network in Edgefield County, South Carolina supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,567 vehicles per day, 60% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 6,468 vehicles per day. That average covers 280 non-highway road miles divided in 2,600 segments (average segment length 569 ft), together carrying 591,241 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈216 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.7% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 38% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 8.9% is 47% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Edgefield's overall average travel time exceeds 29% of counties in South Carolina. 78% of counties in South Carolina see lower average driver income among trip origins than Edgefield. Edgefield's median driver age is higher than 49% of counties in South Carolina.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Edgefield County, South Carolina, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Edgefield
South Carolina
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,572
7,040
-63.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.7%
9.5%
-19.2%
Truck % (Highway)
12.3%
13.7%
-10.3%
Avg. Travel Time
32.9 min
33.3 min
-1.1%
How Edgefield County compares
Edgefield County against nearby areas
Against the 4 nearest areas, Edgefield County moves 23.8% of the total daily travel and carries 47.3% less traffic on a typical road; it has the third busiest roads of the five. Less traffic and more room for it - the roads here run both quieter and freer than the areas around them.
Edgefield County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the South Carolina average for scale.
No county-level area in South Carolina records a lower highway travel volume than Edgefield County.
Where Edgefield County sits among South Carolina's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
Measure
Edgefield County
South Carolina rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
2,572
#36 of 46
Highway vehicle-miles per day
3,954
#43 of 43
Truck share on highways
12.3%
#27 of 43
Highway trucks per day
794
#35 of 43
Average travel time
32.9 min
#33 of 46
Average driver income
$74,754
#11 of 46
Average driver age
47.9 yrs
#24 of 46
The two ends of this table sit far apart: #11 of 46 on average driver income, against #43 of 43 on highway travel volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,572 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Edgefield carries more traffic than 22% of counties in South Carolina, averaging 2,572 vehicles per day.
Trucks account for approximately 7.7% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 12.3% on highways.
Drivers on Edgefield roads have a median age of 48 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $74,754 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
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 86% above the daily average.
Approximately 80% of highway traffic and 25% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Edgefield County, South Carolina. 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)
