This page delivers traffic analytics for Fayette County, Alabama. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Fayette County, Alabama among 218 road miles divided in 1,952 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 589 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.
2,087
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.6%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
32.7 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.
6.5%
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.
$54,925
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,087 vehicles per day in Fayette County, Alabama that results in 320,581 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈117 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 9 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 32.7 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Alabama state averages: At 2,087 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Fayette carries 65% less traffic than the state average of 5,932 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 320,581 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈117 million per year), about 0.2% of Alabama's statewide total. The average trip takes 32.7 minutes, 3% higher than the state level. At 58% lower than the state level, the 6.5% congestion ratio signals smoother traffic flow - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Fayette's 2,087 vehicles per day outpaces 15% of counties in Alabama. 50% of counties in Alabama have a shorter average travel time than Fayette's 32.7 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.
4,726
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
11.9%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
27.3 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.
11.5%
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.
$52,362
A significant volume of traffic in Fayette County, Alabama utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 4,726 vehicles per day, 213% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 1,512 vehicles per day. That average covers 29 highway road miles divided in 349 segments (average segment length 443 ft), together carrying 84,965 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈31.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 11.9% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on highways (11.9%) is 20% lower than the state average for similar road classifications. This indicates Fayette serves as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 27% of counties in Alabama. Fayette also moves the lowest raw count of highway trucks in Alabama, at roughly 344 per day.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
1,512
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
10.2%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.9 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.
5.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
48.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$56,396
The non-highway road network in Fayette County, Alabama supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 1,512 vehicles per day, 68% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 4,726 vehicles per day. That average covers 189 non-highway road miles divided in 1,603 segments (average segment length 621 ft), together carrying 235,616 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈86.0 million per year). Trucks constitute 10.2% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
The concentration of trucks on non-highway roads is 14% lower than on highways. Non-highway congestion (5.4%) runs 63% lower than the state average, pointing to smoother local traffic flow. 50% of counties in Alabama see shorter overall travel times than Fayette. Fayette's average driver income exceeds 30% of counties in Alabama. 73% of counties in Alabama have a younger driver population than Fayette.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–8:00 AM and PM peak 4:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 68% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 28% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
September–November is the high season, with volumes +3% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
August is the quietest month, with volumes -5% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Fayette County, Alabama, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +3% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Fayette
Alabama
Average
Difference
Traffic
2,087
5,932
-64.8%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
10.6%
10.6%
+0.2%
Truck % (Highway)
11.9%
14.8%
-19.9%
Avg. Travel Time
32.7 min
31.8 min
+2.8%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 2,087 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Yes - Fayette carries the lowest raw volume of highway trucks of any county in Alabama, at roughly 344 trucks per day.
The average travel time for drivers is 32.7 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Trucks account for approximately 10.6% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 11.9% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 3% higher during September–November. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in August, averaging 1,992 vehicles per day - a 5% decrease from the annual average.
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 68% above the daily average.
Drivers on Fayette roads have a median age of 49 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $54,925 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Approximately 18% of highway traffic and 18% of non-highway traffic consists of vehicles whose trip originates outside Fayette 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)
