This page delivers traffic analytics for Elmore County, Alabama. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Elmore County, Alabama among 360 road miles divided in 3,701 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 514 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.
6,652
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
7.5%
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.
16.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,847
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,652 vehicles per day in Elmore County, Alabama that results in 2,008,957 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈733 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 30.0 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Alabama state averages: At 6,652 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Elmore carries 12% more 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 2,008,957 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈733 million per year), roughly 1.4% of Alabama's statewide total. At 30.0 minutes, the average travel time is 6% lower than the state level. The congestion ratio of 16.7% is 8% higher, pointing to more pronounced congestion than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Elmore's 6,652 vehicles per day outpaces 86% of counties in Alabama. 8% of counties in Alabama have a shorter average travel time than Elmore's 30.0 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.
15,050
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
9.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.8 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.
27.0%
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.
$75,929
A significant volume of traffic in Elmore County, Alabama utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 15,050 vehicles per day, 171% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,556 vehicles per day. That average covers 49 highway road miles divided in 427 segments (average segment length 602 ft), together carrying 704,877 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈257 million per year). Trucks constitute 9.4% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (9.4%) is 37% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Elmore serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. Elmore's highway truck share (9.4%) is higher than 7% of counties in Alabama. 51% of counties in Alabama see fewer highway trucks per day than Elmore's roughly 1,415.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,556
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.8 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.
15.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
46.3 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$75,818
The non-highway road network in Elmore County, Alabama supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,556 vehicles per day, 63% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 15,050 vehicles per day. That average covers 311 non-highway road miles divided in 3,274 segments (average segment length 502 ft), together carrying 1,304,080 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈476 million per year). Trucks constitute 6.5% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Non-highway roads carry a truck concentration that's 31% lower than the highway network. The non-highway congestion ratio of 15.4% is 4% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. 8% of counties in Alabama see shorter overall travel times than Elmore. Trip origins here have higher average income than 91% of counties in Alabama. Elmore's median driver age is higher than 26% of counties in Alabama.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Analytical insight
In Elmore County, Alabama, the peak hour concentrates about 8% of the day's traffic.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Elmore
Alabama
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,652
5,932
+12.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
7.5%
10.6%
-29.5%
Truck % (Highway)
9.4%
14.8%
-36.5%
Avg. Travel Time
30.0 min
31.8 min
-5.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 6,652 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
The driver population in Elmore skews older than 26% of counties in Alabama.
Drivers on Elmore roads have a median age of 46 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $75,847 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
The average travel time for drivers is 30.0 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM in the morning and between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the evening - about 86% above the daily average.
Approximately 26% of highway traffic and 21% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Elmore 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)
