This page delivers traffic analytics for Emporia City, Virginia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Emporia City, Virginia among 36 road miles divided in 690 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 279 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.
6,501
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
23.4%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.4 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.
16.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$56,552
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 6,501 vehicles per day in Emporia City, Virginia that results in 358,689 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈131 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 4 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Virginia state averages: At 6,501 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Emporia carries 22% more traffic than the state average of 5,349 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Emporia accounts for about 0.2% of Virginia's statewide total, at 358,689 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈131 million per year). At 32.4 minutes, the average travel time is 2% higher than the state level. Congestion here (16.7%) closely tracks the state level. By volume, Emporia's 6,501 vehicles per day outpaces 67% of counties in Virginia. On travel time, Emporia runs longer than 58% of counties in Virginia.
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.
13,151
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
28.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
50.4 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.
31.2%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
50.1 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$55,782
A significant volume of traffic in Emporia City, Virginia utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 13,151 vehicles per day, 136% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 5,566 vehicles per day. That average covers 16 highway road miles divided in 85 segments (average segment length 1,012 ft), together carrying 272,752 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈99.6 million per year). Trucks constitute 28.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
At 28.9%, highway truck share is 121% higher than the state average, marking Emporia as a significant freight corridor - underscoring the importance of highway access for logistics operators. Emporia's highway truck share (28.9%) is higher than 98% of counties in Virginia. Emporia's highway truck count is higher than 91% of counties in Virginia, at roughly 3,806 trucks per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
5,566
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
5.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
29.9 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.
14.7%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
49.5 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$57,046
The non-highway road network in Emporia City, Virginia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 5,566 vehicles per day, 58% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 13,151 vehicles per day. That average covers 20 non-highway road miles divided in 605 segments (average segment length 176 ft), together carrying 85,936 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈31.4 million per year). Trucks constitute 5.9% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 80% lower than on highways. The non-highway congestion ratio of 14.7% is 6% lower than the state level, suggesting more efficient local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 58% of counties in Virginia. Trip origins here have higher average income than 17% of counties in Virginia. The driver population here skews older than 61% of counties in Virginia.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 12:00 PM–3:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 60% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 17% above weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
June–August is the high season, with volumes +11% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -14% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Emporia City, Virginia, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is pronounced at +11% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Emporia
Virginia
Average
Difference
Traffic
6,501
5,349
+21.5%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
23.4%
9.6%
+144.4%
Truck % (Highway)
28.9%
13.1%
+120.9%
Avg. Travel Time
32.4 min
31.7 min
+2.3%
How Emporia City compares
Emporia City against nearby areas
Set against the average of the 4 areas nearest to it, Emporia City carries 239.5% more traffic on a typical road and is 129.1% more congested; it has the busiest roads of the five. The mirror image of a big network: fewer road-miles carrying heavier traffic, so the travel here is concentrated rather than spread out.
Emporia City and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Virginia average for scale.
On truck share on highways, Emporia City is among the three highest county-level areas in Virginia.
Where Emporia City sits among Virginia'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
Emporia City
Virginia rank
Traffic volume (AADT)
6,501
#44 of 133
Highway vehicle-miles per day
272,752
#89 of 118
Truck share on highways
28.9%
#3 of 118
Highway trucks per day
3,806
#11 of 118
Average travel time
32.4 min
#56 of 133
Average driver income
$56,552
#110 of 133
Average driver age
49.8 yrs
#53 of 133
The two ends of this table sit far apart: #3 of 118 on truck share on highways, against #110 of 133 on average driver income.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 6,501 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Emporia carries more traffic than 67% of counties in Virginia, averaging 6,501 vehicles per day.
Traffic volumes are typically 11% higher during June–August. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in January, averaging 5,606 vehicles per day - a 14% decrease from the annual average.
Approximately 60% of highway traffic and 40% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Emporia City, Virginia. 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 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM in the evening - about 60% above the daily average.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
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)
