This page delivers traffic analytics for Elk County, Pennsylvania. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Elk County, Pennsylvania among 187 road miles divided in 1,899 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 519 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.
3,372
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.3%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.5 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.
10.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.7 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$64,968
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 3,372 vehicles per day in Elk County, Pennsylvania that results in 460,585 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈168 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 31.5 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Pennsylvania state averages: Elk's average daily traffic volume is 40% lower than the state average - 3,372 vehicles per day against 5,617 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Across the whole network that adds up to 460,585 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈168 million per year), roughly 0.2% of Pennsylvania's statewide total. At 31.5 minutes, the average travel time is 9% lower than the state level. Congestion runs 34% lower than the state level, at a ratio of 10.9% - smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. 41% of counties in Pennsylvania see less traffic than Elk's 3,372 vehicles per day. Its average travel time of 31.5 minutes is longer than 11% 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.
4,738
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
47.4 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.
12.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$64,765
A significant volume of traffic in Elk County, Pennsylvania utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,738 vehicles per day, 54% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 3,070 vehicles per day. That average covers 36 highway road miles divided in 344 segments (average segment length 556 ft), together carrying 162,194 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈59.2 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 28% lower than the state average, at 11.4% - positioning Elk as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 19% of counties in Pennsylvania. Elk's highway truck count is higher than 8% of counties in Pennsylvania, at roughly 539 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
3,070
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
27.9 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.
10.5%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
53.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$65,033
The non-highway road network in Elk County, Pennsylvania supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 3,070 vehicles per day, 35% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,738 vehicles per day. That average covers 150 non-highway road miles divided in 1,555 segments (average segment length 511 ft), together carrying 298,391 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈109 million per year). Trucks constitute 8.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 28% lower than on highways. At 33% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 10.5% signals easier movement on local roads. 11% of counties in Pennsylvania see shorter overall travel times than Elk. 27% of counties in Pennsylvania see lower average driver income among trip origins than Elk. Elk's median driver age is higher than 94% 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 2:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 70% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 37% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +4% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -7% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Elk County, Pennsylvania, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +4% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Elk
Pennsylvania
Average
Difference
Traffic
3,372
5,617
-40.0%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
9.3%
10.6%
-12.7%
Truck % (Highway)
11.4%
15.8%
-27.8%
Avg. Travel Time
31.5 min
34.6 min
-9.1%
How Elk County compares
Elk County against nearby areas
Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Elk County carries 51.7% more traffic on a typical road; it has the busiest roads of the five.
Elk County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Pennsylvania average for scale.
Elk County sits in the bottom quarter of the Pennsylvania field on highway travel volume, at #61 of 64.
Where Elk County sits among Pennsylvania'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
Elk County
Pennsylvania rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
3,372
#40 of 67
Highway vehicle-miles per day
162,194
#61 of 64
Truck share on highways
11.4%
#52 of 64
Highway trucks per day
539
#59 of 64
Average travel time
31.5 min
#60 of 67
Average driver income
$64,968
#49 of 67
Average driver age
53.7 yrs
#5 of 67
Elk County ranks #5 of 67 on average driver age but #61 of 64 on highway travel volume - the two describe the same roads and are worth reading together rather than either on its own.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 3,372 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Elk's highway truck share of 11.4% is higher than 19% of counties in Pennsylvania.
Trucks account for approximately 9.3% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.4% on highways.
Approximately 20% of highway traffic and 5% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Elk 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.
Traffic volumes are typically 4% higher during May–July. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 3,129 vehicles per day - a 7% decrease from the annual average.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.5 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Drivers on Elk roads have a median age of 54 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $64,968 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 70% above the daily average.
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)
